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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT SHOULDER GIRDLE
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Question 1: How far should the head, shoulders, and elbow be elevated for the
inferosuperior axial projection (Lawrence Method) of the shoulder?
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3-4 in.Question 2: How are the epicondyles positioned for the AP projection of the shoulder in Internal Rotation?
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Perpendicular to the IR Question 3: How should the humerus be positioned for an inferiorsuperior axial projection of the shoulder joint (Lawrence Method)?
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External rotation Question 4: For the AP oblique projection (Grashey Method) how much and which way is the patient obliqued?
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35-45 degrees toward the affected side: If patient is supine it may need more
Question 5: Two exposure are commonly made of the A-C joints---one without weight and one with weights. How are the weights applied.
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Affixed to the wrists
Question 6: The PA oblique projection; scapular Y is used to demonstrate what?
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Anterior/Posterior Dislocations of the shoulder Question 7: How is the arm positioned for the superoinferior projection of the shoulder joint?
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Arm is over cassette on the table at right angles with the anterior surface of the forearm on the table surface and the hand pronated.Question 8: For lateral projection of the scapula, the body is placed in which position?
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RAO or LAO preferred (can do RPO or LPO for trauma recumbent) Question 9: What is the CR angle and location for the AP oblique projection (Grashey Method)?
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CR: Perpendicular to the Glenoid Cavity at a point 2" medial and 2" inferior to the superolateral border of the shoulder Question 10: For the PA oblique projection (scapular Y) of the shoulder, the body is rotated so the midcoronal plane (MCP) is how many degrees from the IR?
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45-60 degrees Question 11: The CR angle for an AP axial projection of the clavicle when performed on a
patient in the supine position is:
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15-30 degrees cephalic
Question 12: Lateral with arm on posterior thorax
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acromion and coracoid process
Question 13: Lawrence Method
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trauma lateral of the humerus Question 14: The sternoclavicular articulation is formed by the sternal extremity of the clavicle and the
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Manubrium and 1st rib cartilage Question 15: When the Fisk Modification is used for the tangential projection of the
intertubercular groove, the vertical humerus is placed at an angle of :
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10-15 degrees
Question 16: What surface of the humerus is the greater tubercle located?
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Lateral surface Question 17: How many pounds of weight should be affixed to each wrist for the AP projection for the A-C joint?
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5-8 lbs Question 18: What are the small synovial fluid-filled sacs that relieve pressure and reduce friction in tissue?
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Bursae Question 19: The clavicle is classified as a:
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long bone
Question 20: Which AP projection demonstrates the site of insertion of the supraspinatous tendon?
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External rotation (neutral demonstrates the posterior part of the insertion
Question 21: Which shoulder projection clearly demonstrates the glenoid cavity?
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AP oblique projection (Grashey Method)
Question 22: How is the arm positioned for an AP scapula?
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abducted 90 degrees, forearm flexed Question 23: When the arm cannot be rotated or abducted due to imjury, what method can be used to perform a lateral projection of the shoulder?
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Lawrence (Transthoracic) Question 24: Which of the following structures are located on the medial end of the clavicle?
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Sternal extremity and sternoclavicular joint Question 25: If the patient is unable to abduct the unaffected arm of the head for the lawrence transthoracic, what can be done to separate the shoulders?
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Angle the CR 10-15 degrees cephalic Question 26: What are the shoulder articulations and what type of joints are they?
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- Acromioclavicular Joint-Synovial Gliding
- Sternoclavicular Joint-Synovial Double Gliding
- Scapulohumeral Joint-Synovial Ball and Socket