Exam 5: Shoulder Girdle

The area of the proximal humerus located directly below the tubercles, which is the site of many fractures, is called the:

If the patient can be positioned properly, the central-ray angle for the transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder is:

Which position of the hand will place the humerus in external rotation?

The white arrow in the image below points to the:

The respiration phase for an AP projection of the scapula is:

Which of the following bones connect the upper limb to the trunk? 1)Clavicle 2)Scapula 3)Humerus

PA oblique projection of the shoulder (scapular Y) is performed to evaluate:

The central-ray angle for an AP axial projection of the clavicle when performed on a patient in the supine position is _____ degrees.

Which of the following bones make up the shoulder girdle? 1)Humerus 2)Scapula 3)Clavicle

For an AP projection of the shoulder with the humerus in internal rotation, the epicondyles of the humerus should be _____ with the plane of the IR.

Which of the following are achieved when the transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder is done on full inspiration? 1)Wide latitude 2)Higher contrast 3)Decrease in exposure

For an AP projection of the shoulder with the arm in a neutral position, the epicondyles of the humerus should be _____ with the plane of the IR.

Which of the following is prominently shown in profile on an AP projection of the shoulder with the humerus in external rotation?

If a breathing technique cannot be used for the transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder, the exposure should be made using:

What anatomy is labeled as letter A in the image below?

How should the humerus be positioned for an inferosuperior axial projection of the shoulder joint? 1)Internal rotation 2)External rotation 3)Neutral rotation

What projection, position, and anatomy of interest in the image below is demonstrated?

The large, rounded, elevated process prominently located on the lateral surface of the proximal humerus is the:

The SC articulation is formed by the sternal extremity of the clavicle and the: 1)manubrium. 2)sternum. 3)first rib cartilage.

What anatomy is labeled as letter D in the image below?