Lateral Humerus

Question 1

What projection is performed?

Answer 1

Lateromedial

Question 2

How should the arm be positioned for a lateral Humerus?

Answer 2

Humerus abducted medically rotated, hand on hip with palm surface touching hip.

Question 3

How should the humeral epicondyles be positioned in relation to the IR?

Answer 3

Perpendicular to IR, stacked on top of each other

Question 4

What is the CR location?

Answer 4

Mid humerus

Question 5

In a properly positioned lateral, where should the greater tubercle be demonstrated?

Answer 5

Rolled up on top of humeral, superimposed, superimposition of capitulum and trochlea

Question 6

In a properly positioned lateral, where should the lesser tubercle be demonstrated?

Answer 6

Rolled medially, in profile medially