Author Question: A tangential supraspinatus outlet projection (Neer method) with accurate positioning is obtained ... (Read 35 times)

haleyc112 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A tangential supraspinatus outlet projection (Neer method) with accurate positioning is obtained when

1. the arm is abducted and the midcoronal plane is at a 60-degree angle with the IR.
2. a 10- to 15-degree caudal central ray angulation is used.
3. the central ray is centered to the superior aspect of the humeral head.
4. the midcoronal plane is vertical.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

An AP clavicle projection with accurate positioning demonstrates

1. the medial clavicular end next to the lateral edge of the vertebral column.
2. the superior scapular angle superior to the clavicle.
3. inferosuperior foreshortening on the kyphotic patient unless the central ray is angled cephali-cally.
4. an overexposed medial clavicle unless a compensating filter is used.
a. 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 1, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 only