General Considerations

What type of joint is the glenohumeral joint?

ball and socket (spheroidal)

What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?

plane (gliding)

What type of joint is the acromionclavicular joint?

plane (gliding)

How many muscle tendons connect to the shoulder to make up the rotator cuff?

4

What is the purpose of the rotate cuff?

to stabilize the humerus to the glenoid cavity and allow a wide range of motion in the shoulder

When imaging the humerus and shoulder girdle, you should use a _______.

grid (Bucky)

Where should you shield when imaging the humerus and shoulder girdle?

the breast and thyroid (if anatomy is not compromised)

A ______ mA should be used with a _______ exposure time.

high, short

Arthrograms can be performed in the shoulder with the use of _________.

contrast

What modalities are good for imaging the shoulder?

CT and MRI

What modality is used for bone scans?

nuclear medicine

What kVp is recommended for the humerus and shoulder girdle?

70 +

What size IR should be used?

14 x 17

When taking a radiograph of the humerus, be sure to include both the ________ and ________ joints.

shoulder, elbow