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What is the uppermost border of the scapula called?
What is the uppermost border of the scapula called?
Which structure is located at the thickest part of the scapula?
Which structure is located at the thickest part of the scapula?
Which fossa is associated with muscle attachment on the posterior surface of the scapula?
Which fossa is associated with muscle attachment on the posterior surface of the scapula?
What anatomical structure divides the posterior surface of the scapula into two fossae?
What anatomical structure divides the posterior surface of the scapula into two fossae?
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Where is the glenoid cavity located?
Where is the glenoid cavity located?
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The anterior surface of the scapula is referred to as which of the following?
The anterior surface of the scapula is referred to as which of the following?
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What is the position of the scapula as viewed laterally compared to the letter Y?
What is the position of the scapula as viewed laterally compared to the letter Y?
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The thick edge of the scapula from the glenoid cavity to the inferior angle is known as which border?
The thick edge of the scapula from the glenoid cavity to the inferior angle is known as which border?
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What is the primary purpose of the AP scapula projection?
What is the primary purpose of the AP scapula projection?
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In the lateral projection of the scapula, which anatomical structure is NOT part of the Y shape formed?
In the lateral projection of the scapula, which anatomical structure is NOT part of the Y shape formed?
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Which of the following structures is highlighted in the Inferosuperior axial projection?
Which of the following structures is highlighted in the Inferosuperior axial projection?
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What configuration does the scapula take during the PA oblique scapular Y lateral projection?
What configuration does the scapula take during the PA oblique scapular Y lateral projection?
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Which component of the scapula is formed by the combination of the coracoid process, body, and acromion in the lateral projection?
Which component of the scapula is formed by the combination of the coracoid process, body, and acromion in the lateral projection?
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Which projection is best suited for examining the relationships of the humerus to the glenoid cavity?
Which projection is best suited for examining the relationships of the humerus to the glenoid cavity?
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Which of the following structures is NOT typically viewed in the AP scapula projection?
Which of the following structures is NOT typically viewed in the AP scapula projection?
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Why is the arm abducted during the AP scapula projection?
Why is the arm abducted during the AP scapula projection?
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In the Inferosuperior axial projection, which part of the scapula extends over the humerus?
In the Inferosuperior axial projection, which part of the scapula extends over the humerus?
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What is a common challenge when interpreting the relationships shown in the proximal humerus and scapula projections?
What is a common challenge when interpreting the relationships shown in the proximal humerus and scapula projections?
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Which type of joint classification do all three joints of the shoulder girdle fall under?
Which type of joint classification do all three joints of the shoulder girdle fall under?
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What type of movement is primarily allowed by the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint?
What type of movement is primarily allowed by the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint?
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Which joint in the shoulder girdle allows the least amount of mobility?
Which joint in the shoulder girdle allows the least amount of mobility?
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The primary type of joint at the sternoclavicular junction is what?
The primary type of joint at the sternoclavicular junction is what?
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What is a significant characteristic of the glenoid cavity in the shoulder joint?
What is a significant characteristic of the glenoid cavity in the shoulder joint?
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Which joint is most likely to experience dislocation due to its mobility?
Which joint is most likely to experience dislocation due to its mobility?
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What type of secondary movement can occur at the acromioclavicular joint?
What type of secondary movement can occur at the acromioclavicular joint?
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What type of joint is the glenohumeral joint classified as?
What type of joint is the glenohumeral joint classified as?
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Which type of joint enables the clavicle to move in relation to the sternum?
Which type of joint enables the clavicle to move in relation to the sternum?
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The stability of the glenohumeral joint is provided by which of the following?
The stability of the glenohumeral joint is provided by which of the following?
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What is the minimum source-to-image distance (SID) required for an AP projection of the humerus?
What is the minimum source-to-image distance (SID) required for an AP projection of the humerus?
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Which imaging receptor size is recommended for adults when performing an AP projection of the humerus?
Which imaging receptor size is recommended for adults when performing an AP projection of the humerus?
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Which condition is NOT a clinical indication for performing an AP projection of the humerus?
Which condition is NOT a clinical indication for performing an AP projection of the humerus?
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For pediatric patients, what is the recommended imaging receptor size for an AP projection of the humerus?
For pediatric patients, what is the recommended imaging receptor size for an AP projection of the humerus?
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What type of grid should be used for imaging the humerus during an AP projection?
What type of grid should be used for imaging the humerus during an AP projection?
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Which of the following outcomes is a necessary indication for an AP projection of the humerus?
Which of the following outcomes is a necessary indication for an AP projection of the humerus?
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What is the appropriate IR size for an AP projection of the humerus in adult patients?
What is the appropriate IR size for an AP projection of the humerus in adult patients?
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What is the position of the greater tubercle during external rotation of the humerus?
What is the position of the greater tubercle during external rotation of the humerus?
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How should the hand and arm be positioned for internal rotation of the humerus?
How should the hand and arm be positioned for internal rotation of the humerus?
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What is the characteristic positioning of the humerus in neutral rotation?
What is the characteristic positioning of the humerus in neutral rotation?
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What protective measure should be taken for trauma patients regarding rotational views?
What protective measure should be taken for trauma patients regarding rotational views?
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Which tubercle is seen in profile laterally in the external rotation view?
Which tubercle is seen in profile laterally in the external rotation view?
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What describes the position of the greater tubercle in the internal rotation radiograph?
What describes the position of the greater tubercle in the internal rotation radiograph?
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What is the proper arm position for obtaining an external rotation radiograph of the shoulder?
What is the proper arm position for obtaining an external rotation radiograph of the shoulder?
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In which position is the lesser tubercle seen medial to the greater tubercle?
In which position is the lesser tubercle seen medial to the greater tubercle?
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How is the epicondylar position of the distal humerus described in external rotation?
How is the epicondylar position of the distal humerus described in external rotation?
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What validates the necessity of understanding proximal humerus rotation?
What validates the necessity of understanding proximal humerus rotation?
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