What Is the Proper Patient Position for the AP Projection

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is the proper patient position for the AP projection of the scapula?

• A) Arm adducted so that humerus is parallel to MSP; elbow extended
• B) Arm adducted so that humerus is perpendicular to MSP; elbow extended
• C) Arm abducted so that humerus is parallel to MSP; elbow flexed 90 degrees
• D) Arm abducted so that humerus is perpendicular to MSP; elbow flexed 90 degrees

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