Clavicle
AP
IR Size: 10x12 CW
SID: 40''
Page #'s: 1:213, 62

Positioning:
  • Pt. Upright, if possible
  • Shoulders in same plane

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • mid Clavicle
  •

Collimation:
  • 8x12

Respiration:
  • End of Full Exhalation

Eval Criteria:
  • Entire Clavicle
  • Uniform Density
  • Lateral half above scapula & medial half SI over thorax

AP Axial - Lordotic position
IR Size: 10x12 CW
SID: 40''
Page #'s: 1:214

Positioning:
  • Pt. Upright & Lordotic

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • mid Clavicle
  • 0° - 15° cephalic

Collimation:
  • 8x12

Respiration:
  • End of Full Inspiration

Anatomy to IR:
  • Clavicle to midline

Eval Criteria:
  • Most of clavicle above ribs & scapula with medial end overlapping 1st & 2nd rib
  • Clavicle horizontal
  • Entire clavicle with AC & SC joints

AP Axial - Supine position
IR Size: 10x12 CW
SID: 40''
Page #'s: 1:214,64

Positioning:
  • Pt. Supine
  • (or Upright, if possible)

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • mid Clavicle
  • 15° - 30° cephalic

Collimation:
  • 8x12

Respiration:
  • End of Full Inspiration

Anatomy to IR:
  • Clavicle to midline

Eval Criteria:
  • Most of clavicle above ribs & scapula with medial end overlapping 1st & 2nd rib
  • Clavicle horizontal
  • Entire clavicle with AC & SC joints

PA Axial
IR Size: 10x12 CW
SID: 40''
Page #'s: 1:215

Positioning:
  • Pt. Upright, if possible

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • mid Clavicle
  • 15° - 30° caudad

Collimation:
  • 8x12

Respiration:
  • End of Full Inspiration

Anatomy to IR:
  • Clavicle to midline

Eval Criteria: