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How can the positioning setup be adjusted for an AP shoulder projection to demonstrate uniform density throughout the shoulder and clavicular areas?
 
  1. Position the top of the shoulder at the cathode end of the tube.
  2. Place a compensating filter over or under the laterally located acromion and clavicular end.
  3. Use a kilovoltage above 80.
  4. Use a grid.
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

An AP shoulder projection obtained in a patient whose upper midcoronal plane was tilted anteri-orly demonstrates the
 
  1. lesser tubercle in profile laterally.
  2. scapular body longitudinally foreshortened.
  3. superior scapular angle superior to the clavicle.
  4. scapular body with increased thoracic cavity superimposition.
  a. 1 and 4 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



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