Structures Shown

Scapula – PA Oblique Projection (Scapular Y)

True lateral view of scapula, proximal humerus, and scapulohumeral joint.

Scapula – AP Oblique Projection (Scapular Y)

True lateral view of scapula, proximal humerus, and scapulohumeral joint.

Glenoid Cavity – AP Oblique Projection (Grashey Method)

Glenoid cavity in profile without superimposition of humeral head.

Glenoid Cavity – AP Oblique Projection (Apple Method)

Scapulohumeral joint visualized.

Glenoid Cavity – AP Apical Oblique Axial Projection (Garth Method)

Scapulohumeral joint, humeral head, coracoid process, scapular head and neck.

Supraspinatus Outlet/Coracoacromial Arch – Tangential Projection (Neer Method)

Posterior acromion surface and AC joint seen as superior border of coracoacromial outlet.

Intertubercular (Bicipital) Groove – Tangential Projection (Fisk Method)

Anterior humeral head margin, humeral tubercles, and intertubercular sulcus in profile.

Acromioclavicular Joint – Bilateral AP Projection (Pearson Method)

Both AC joints, entire clavicles, and SC joints.

Acromioclavicular Joint – AP Axial Projection (Alexander Method)

Both AC joints, entire clavicles, and SC joints.

Clavicle – AP and AP Axial Projection

Entire clavicle, AC and sternoclavicular joints, and acromion.

Clavicle – AP Axial Projection (Lordotic Position)

Axial image of clavicle projected above the ribs.

Coracoid Process – AP Axial Projection

Slightly elongated inferosuperior image of coracoid process.