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upper limb · AP / Lateral
Scapula AP & Lateral
Erect or supine, back against IR.
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How to perform this view
- 01
AP: abduct arm 90 deg to move scapula laterally.
- 02
CR 5 cm inferior to coracoid.
- 03
Lateral: arm across chest, rotate to scapula perpendicular.
- 04
Use breathing technique.
Anatomical & patient position
Patient: Erect or supine, back against IR.
Part: AP: arm abducted 90 deg, elbow flexed. Lateral: arm across chest.
Central ray & centring point
Perpendicular to mid-scapula.
Exposure factors
kVp
70-80 kVp
mAs
10-20 mAs
SID
100 cm
IR size
24 x 30 cm
Grid
Yes
Respiration
Breathing technique
Clinical indications
- Scapular fractures
- Lesions of scapula
Contraindications & precautions
- Severe shoulder trauma - do not abduct
Structures shown & evaluation criteria
- Entire scapula lateral to ribs
- Acromion and coracoid