Longitudinal foreshortening of the scapula is demonstrated on an ...

[Alygatorr01285]

Longitudinal foreshortening of the scapula is demonstrated on an AP shoulder projection when the
 
  a. superior scapular angle is visualized superior to the clavicle.
  b. clavicle superimposes the superior scapular angle.
  c. glenoid cavity is demonstrated in profile.
  d. glenoid cavity is demonstrated on end.

Question 2

To prevent longitudinal scapular foreshortening when obtaining an AP shoulder projection on a patient with excessive thoracic kyphosis, the
 
  a. central ray should be angled 5 degrees caudally.
  b. patient's upper midcoronal plane should be tilted anteriorly.
  c. central ray should be angled cephalically until it is aligned perpendicular to the scapular body.
  d. positioning procedure should not be adjusted from the routine.

[SeanoH09]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C

[Alygatorr01285]

Excellent

[Jossy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it