Clavicle, Scapula, and AC Joints

Clavicle, sca pula, an

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Clavicle is classifid as when kind of bone?
Long
What does the clavicle consists of
A body and 2 articular
The medial aspect of the clavicle attaches where?
First rib and the manibrium of the sternum
What are the routine views of the clavicle
AP projection and AP semi-axial projection
What are the breathing instructions for AP projection of the clavicle
Suspend respiration at expiration
Where is the CR during a AP projection of the clavicle
Mid Shaft of clavicle, clavicle should be centered to cassettee
AP semi axial projection of clavicle has what angle?
25-30 cephalic
During a AP semi axial projection of clavicle what are breathing instructions
Susepend respiration at inspiration
What clavicle projection shows displacement fractures best?
AP semi axial projection
Where do most displacements occur in the clavicle
The most displacements occur with the acromion appearing(displacing) under the clavicle
The AP position AC joints is also known as
Pearson position
Where is the CR for the person position?
Midline at the level of the AC joint 1"-1.5" aboive the jugular notch
What size weights are used for AC joints
5 to 10 lbs
In a AC joints imaging the acromion is what?
Coming down below the clavicle
The scapula forms what part of the shoulder girdle
Posterior part