Scapula
AP
IR Size: 10x12 LW
SID: 40''
Page #'s: 1:216,66

Positioning:
  • Pt. Upright, if possible
  • Arm 90°, Elbow can be flexed

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • _|_ midscapular area & ~2'' inferior to coracoid
  •

Collimation:
  • 10x12

Respiration:
  • Shallow Breathing(Blurs lungs)

Eval Criteria:

Lateral - RAO/LAO
IR Size: 10x12 LW
SID: 40''
Page #'s: 1:218,68

Positioning:
  • Pt. Upright, if possible
  • Prone or supine can be used
  • Body Oblique 45°-60°

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • _|_ mid-medial border of scapula
  •

Collimation:
  • 10x12

Respiration:
  • Suspend

Best to Determine:
  • Scapular Body-forearm on head
  • Acromion & Coracoid-hand on posterior thorax

Eval Criteria: