A hyposthenic patient comes to the radiology department in need of a Humerus x-ray. Upon taking the AP image you notice the entire humerus was not included, and the distal portion was cut off. What can you do to ensure all of the humerus in included on the repeat image?

UPPER LIMB CIRCULATORY

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A	Re-center trying to include both joints
B	Take another AP image of the distal portion being sure to include 1-2 inches of where the previous image ended
C	Go get the CT tech for advice
D	Do nothing, accept the image as is

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Humerus: The humerus AP radiograph is obtained with the patient standing erect or supine with the humerus aligned to the long axis of the image receptor. The arm needs to be abducted slightly with the supination of the hand for a true AP View.

Detailed explanation-2: -A true AP projection is evidenced at the proximal humerus by the following: The greater tubercle is seen in profile laterally. The humeral head is partially seen in profile medially, with minimal superimposition of the glenoid cavity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shoulder Proximal Humerus AP Axial Stryker Notch Method The patient should suspend respiration for the exposure. Position of part: The affected arm is flexed for more than 90 degrees and the hand is place on the top of the head. Make the body of the humerus parallel to the midsagittal plane.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anatomy shown: Entire humerus, including the shoulder & elbow joints.

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GROSS ANATOMY

GROSS ANATOMY

UPPER LIMB CIRCULATORY