Procedures Flashcards
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location of the greater trochanter
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level of symphysis pubis
2
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location of the mastoid process
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C1
3
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location of the ASIS
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S1
4
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location of the thyroid cartilage
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C4-C5
5
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location of the iliac crest
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L4-5
6
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location of the vertebral prominens
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C7
7
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location of the umbilicus
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L3-4
8
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location of the sternal (jugular) notch
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T2-3
9
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location of the lower costal margin
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L1-2
10
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location of the sternal angle
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T4-5
11
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location of the xiphoid process
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T10
12
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location of the inferior angle of the scapula
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T7
13
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angle for Towne
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30 caudal
14
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what does Towne demonstrate
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base of the skull (occipital / posterior region)
15
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which skull projection shows the dorsum sellae and posterior clinoid process projected within the foramen magnum
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AP axial Towne
16
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Caldwell angulation
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15 caudal
17
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which projection demonstrates the petrous ridges in the lower third of the orbits
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PA axial Caldwell
18
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which skull projection will have the petrous ridges filling the orbits
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PA
19
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parietoacantial projection is also known as
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Waters
20
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angle for Towne at IOML
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37 degrees caudal
21
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CR enters where for lateral skull
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2 inches superior to EAM
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where does CR exit for PA axial skull
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nasion
23
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what is parallel with IR for SMV
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IOML
24
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for parietoacanthial projection the OML forms a ___ degree with the IR
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37 degree
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where does CR exit for parietoacanthial projection
acanthion
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where are petrous ridges for parietoacanthial projection
completely inferior to the maxillary sinuses
27
for modified parietoacanthial projection the OML forms a ___ degree with the IR
55 degree
28
what is used to display a blowout fracture of the orbits
modified parietoacanthial
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what is affected by a blowout fracture of the orbit
inferior margin
30
CR angle for axiolateral oblique of mangible
25 degrees cephalic
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what does parietoacanthial display for nasal bones
bony nasal septum and roof of nasal cavity
32
PA axial paranasal sinuses will show
frontal and anterior ethmoid sinuses
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which sinus projection will show all 4 sets of sinuses at once
lateral
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parietoacanthial for sinuses will demonstrate
maxillary sinus
35
open mouth parietoacanthial will demonstrate
sphenoid sinus through the open mouth
36
angle for AP axial C spine
15-20 cephalic to level of C4
37
which 2 obliques best demonstrate the left cervical intervertebral foramina
LAO and RPO
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which 2 obliques best demonstrate the right cervical intervertebral foramina
RAO and LPO
39
lateral cervicothoracic projection is also known as
swimmers
40
best projection to demonstrate cervical ribs
AP T spine
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if breathing technique is not used for lateral T spine, how should exposure breathing be taken
end of expiration
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what does lateral T spine demonstrate
vertebral bodies, intervertebral joints, intervertebral foramina
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exams that use breathing technique
lateral T spine, RAO sternum, AP scapula, transthoracic humeral head (Lawrence method), lateral soft tissue neck
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AP or PA scoliosis series is also known as
Ferguson method
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scoliosis is an abnormal _____ curvature of the spine
lateral
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where does CR enter for AP PA L spine
L4-5
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forward displacement of 1 vertebrae on top of another vertebrae
spondylolysthesis
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what does L5-S1 spot demonstrate
spondylolisthesis
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best view to demonstrate spondylolisthesis
L5-S1 spot
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average male angle for L5-S1 spot
3-5 caudal
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average female angle L5-S1 spot
5-8 caudal
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ear of scotty dog represents
superior articular process
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eye of scotty dog represents
pedicle
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neck of scotty dog represents
pars interarticularis
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nose of scotty dog represents
transverse process
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leg of scotty dog represents
inferior articular process
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where to inject for myelogram
subarachnoid space
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how is the injection done for myelogram
intrathecal
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intrathecal meaning
within the spinal canal
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at what level is injection made for myelogram
L3-4 interspace
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lower border of L1 is known as
conusmedullaris
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for a cervical myelogram what level do you inject
C1 C2 interspace
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primary pathology of myelogram is
herniated nucleus puposus (slipped disk)
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degree of oblique for CI joints
25-30 side of interest up
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CR enters where for oblique SI joint
1 inch medial and 1.5 inch distal to upside ASIS
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how to rotate foot for AP hip
foot and leg internally rotated 15 degrees
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CR enters where for AP hip
a point 2.5 inches distal to the midpoint of line drawn from pubis symphisis to ASIS
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how many degrees from vertical is leg abducted for modified cleaves
40-45 from vertical
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what to do when AP pelvis shows lesser trochanters
rotate feet inward 15-20 degrees toward midline
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what bears the weight of the body when a patient is seated
ishial tuberosity
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where is CR directed for AP pelvis
2 inches superior to symphysis pubis
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male CR for outlet
20-35 cephalic and 2 in distal to superior border of symphysis pubis
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female CR for outlet
30-45 cephalic and 2 in distal to the superior border of symphysis pubis
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for Judet, affected side down is for
fractures
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for Judet, affected side up is for
dislocation
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which ribs should be shown for full inspiration of chest AP or PA
9-10 posterior ribs
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purpose of AP lordotic chest
show apices of the lungs without superimposition of the clavicles
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angle for lordotic chest
15-20 cephalic
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ET tube should not extend past the
carina
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at what level does the carina bifurcate
T5
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how far superior should ET tube stop above carina
2 inches or 5 cm superior to carina
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lower ribs CR enters where
T10
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AP oblique ribs show axillary portion ____ to the IR
closest
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PA oblique ribs show axillary portion ____ to the IR
farthest
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RAO body oblique
15-20
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SID for RAO sternum
30 in
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CR for RAO sternum
2-3 inches to the left of the spine
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hyperstenic patient less or more oblique for RAO sternum
less oblique
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what is the purpose of performing the sternum in the RAO position
trying to project the sternum through the homogeneous heart shadow
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what is used to move the bowels during soft tissue neck
valsalva maneuver
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reasons for performing the valsalva maneuver
hiatal hernia, esophogeal varices, esophogeal reflux
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what is joint is being remonstrated on PA oblique SC joints
affected side down
93
IR centered where for upright KUB
2-3 inches above iliac crest
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what view is used to demonstrate intra peritoneal air
AP upright abdomen
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why do you do left side down only for lateral decub abdomen
to show free air under the right hemidiaphragm and not to be confused with any air in the stomach
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which position in upper GI will demonstrate the duodenal bulb and the C-loop of the duodenum
RAO
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how to demonstrate or rule out hiatal hernia on upper GI
trendelenburg
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examples of times examinations
small bowel, IVU
99
what pathology is best demonstrated by using double contrast BE?
polyp
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enema tipping position
Sims
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how to direct tip for enema tipping
anteriorly and superiorly
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for BE, area of interest on posterior obliques is the side ____ to/from IR
furthest from IR
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for BE, area of interest on anterior obliques is the side ____ to/from the IR
closest to the IR
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angle for AP axial sigmoid colon
30-40 cephalic
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why do you perform the AP or PA axial sigmoid colon
demonstrates the rectosigmoid colon
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entrance point for ERCP
duodenal papilla
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voiding position for females in VCUG
AP
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voiding position for males in VCUG
30 degree RPO
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primary reason for doing hysterosalpingography
infertility
110
oblique rotation for foot
30 degrees
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oblique rotation of the toe
30-45 degrees
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what is shown on medial oblique of foot
cuboid, lateral cuniform, 4th and 5th metatarsals
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what projection demonstrates the joint viability of the feet and the longitudinal arch
lateral weight bearing
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how should you perform routine longitudinal arches of the feet (projection)
lateralmedial projection
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CR angle for plantodorsal axial calcaneus
40 degrees at the level of the base of the 3rd metatarsal
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mortise degree of oblique
15 to 20 internally
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mortise is made up of what
open joint space of tibia, fibula, and talus
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where can you find trimalleolar fracture
ankle
119
how to get entire long bone for tib fib
increase SID and rotate IR diagonally
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what structures form the knee joint
medial and lateral femoral condyles and medial and lateral tibial condyles
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when to use 3-5 caudal angle for AP knee
under 19 cm ASIS to tabletop
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when to use perpendicular beam for AP knee
19-24 cm ASIS to tabletop
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when to use 3-5 cephalic angle for AP knee
over 24 cm ASIS to tabletop
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why use angle for AP knee
CR parallel to tibial plateau
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CR enters where for lateral knee
half inch distal to the medial epicondyle
126
angle for lateral knee
5-7 cephalic
127
how is knee flexed for lateral knee
20-30 degree flexion
128
degree of oblique for oblique knee
45 degrees
129
what does medial oblique knee demonstrate
open proximal tibiofibular joint space without superimposition
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patient is kneeling on all fours method for ICF
Homblad
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patient is lying prone method for ICF
camp coventry
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CR is perpendicular to what for ICF
lower leg
133
what does lateral patella demonstrate
transverse fractures
134
what does settegast or merchant demonstrate
vertical fracture of patella
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what methods are considered tangential projections of patella
merchant and settegast
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tangential projection of the patella will best demonstrate what
vertical fractures of the patella
137
do not attempt tangential knee until you rule out which fracture
transverse fracture of the patella
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how does 1st digit sit for PA hand
medial oblique
139
how is hand positioned for PA wrist
pronated with flexed fingers to reduce OID
140
any view for the scaphoid, the hand must be placed
ulnar deviation
141
angle for stetcher
20 degrees
142
what is the name of the nerve that causes pain in carpal tunnel syndrome
median nerve
143
why is AP preferred for forearm
prevent the superimposition of proximal radius and ulna
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what part of the distal humerus articulates with the ulna
trochlea
145
what part of the distal humerus articulates with the radius
capitulum
146
acronym for elbow articulations
U R
Too Cute
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what is in profile in a lateral elbow
olecranon process
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which view will best demonstrate fat pad displacement of elbow
lateral
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what view will demonstrate the olecranon and coronoid processes of the elbow
medial internal oblique
150
AP projection of the humerus, what will be in profile
greater tubercle in profile laterally
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lateral projection of the humerus, what will be in profile
lesser tubercle in profile medially
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on a Y, if the humeral head sits below the coracoid it is a ____ dislocation
anterior
153
on a Y, if the humeral head sits below the acromium it is a ____ dislocation
posterior
154
lawrence method is also known as the
transthoracic lateral humeral head
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where is CR directed for lawrence method
surgical neck of the affected humerus
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what will internal shoulder rotation display in profile
lesser tubercle in profile medially
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what will external shoulder rotation display in profile
greater tubercle in profile laterally
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rotation for Grashey
35-45 toward the affected side
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how is hand positioned for AP scapula
supinated
160
how is arm positioned for AP scapula
abducted to form right angle with chest
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where does CR enter for shoulder AP
1 inch inferior to coracoid process
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angle for AP axial clavicle
15-30 cephalic
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what is pearson method used for
AC joints
