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Image Analysis Ch 4-3
Clavicle, AC Joints, and Scapula
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Undergraduate 4
03/18/2009

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For AP clavicle, what happens to medial end with patient rotation toward the affected clavicle?
Definition
medial end drawn away from vertebral column
Term
Where do clavicular fractures tend to occur?
Definition
80% at middle third, 15% at lateral third
Term
For AP Axial clavicle, the medial end of the clavicle s/b s/i over which ribs?
Definition
1st, 2nd, or 3rd
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For AP Axial clavicle, which parts of the clavicle s/b shown above the acromion process?
Definition
middle and lateral thirds
Term
For AP Axial clavicle, the clavicle bows slightly in what direction?
Definition
upward
Term
What angle range is used for AP axial clavicle?
Definition
15 to 30 degrees
Term
For AC Joints, the lateral clavicle and ________ process are shown
Definition
acromion
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For AC Joints, which part of clavicle is nearly horizontal?
Definition
lateral
Term
For AC Joints, how much space is present between the joint?
Definition
1/8"
Term
For AC Joints, what SID should be used?
Definition
72"
Term
For AC Joints, what two things are used to detect rotation?
Definition
lateral clavicle and acromion apex
Term
For AC Joints, if there is rotation, which joint will be narrowed and have increased s/i of scapular body and thorax?
Definition
the joint TOWARD WHICH patient is rotated
Term
For AC Joints, if patient is rotated, how will joint patient is rotated AWAY from appear?
Definition
open OR closed depending on amount of rotation; less thoracic s/i
Term
For AC Joints, how are lateral clavicle and acromion process related?
Definition
minimal s/i
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For AC Joints, middle clavicle s/b s/i over what?
Definition
scapular spine
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For AC Joints, (unilateral) where should CR be?
Definition
perpendicular to MSP at a level 1" superior to jugular notch
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