Demonstrates the clavicle projected above the superior angle of the scapula
What is the AP axial clavicle?
Demonstrates the glenohumeral joint space and glenoid cavity in profile
What is the Grashey method?
Demonstrates the greater tubercle in profile
What is the AP shoulder external rotation?
Demonstrates the distal fibula over the posterior half of the tibia
What is the lateral ankle?
Demonstrates tangential image of the bilateral patellae and patellofemoral joints
What is the Merchant method?
Demonstrates the longitudinal arch
What is lateral weight-bearing feet?
Demonstrates the proximal tibia and fibula superimposed and the medial femoral and tibial condyles in profile
What is the external oblique knee?
Demonstrates an open proximal tibiofibular joint space and the lateral femoral and tibial condyles in profile
What is the medial oblique knee?
Demonstrates the olecranon process in profile
What is a lateral elbow?
Demonstrates the radius and ulna superimposed and the trapezium and scaphoid anterior to the other carpal bones
What is a lateral wrist?
Demonstrates the bicipital groove
What is the tangential/Fisk method?
Demonstrates the relationship between the humeral head and the glenoid fossa, along with anterior or posterior dislocation of the shoulder joint
What is the Scap-Y projection?
Demonstrates the proximal humerus through the thoracic cavity with the lesser tubercle in profile
What is the Lawrence method (transthoracic lateral)?
Demonstrates interspaces between the cuboid and the calcaneus, the cuboid and the fourth/fifth metatarsals, the cuboid and the lateral cuneiform, and the talus and navicular
What is the 30-40 degrees medial oblique foot?
Demonstrates the patency of fallopian tubes
What is a HSG?
Demonstrates the right SI joint
What is LPO/RAO?
Demonstrates pelvic rami without foreshortening
What is the Taylor (Outlet) projection?
Demonstrates the anterior pubic and ischial bones and the pelvic brim
What is the Bridgeman (Inlet) projection?
Demonstrates the coronoid process in elbow trauma
What is the Coyle method with 45 degree CR angle away from the shoulder and an 80 degree arm flexion?
Demonstrates the interspaces between the medial and intermediate cuneiforms and the first and second metatarsals
What is the lateral oblique foot?
Demonstrates the sacral foramina and SI joints
What is AP axial sacrum?
Demonstrates the radial head and tuberosity free from superimposition and the capitulum
What is the external oblique elbow?
The 3 methods that demonstrate the intercondyloid fossa
What is the Homblad, Camp-Coventry, and Beclere methods?
Demonstrates vertical fractures of the patella
What is the Settegast method?
Demonstrates an elongated scaphoid bone with no superimposition from the other carpal bones
What is the Stecher method (PA axial ulanr deviation)?
Demonstrates the lateral flexibility of the lumbar spine
What is AP right and left bending?
Demonstrates the anterior-posterior flexibility of the lumbar spine
What are lateral flexion/extension projections?
Demonstrates the thoracic IVF
What is lateral?
Demonstrates the left lumbar zygapophyseal joints and articular facets
What is LPO/RAO?
Position that best demonstrates the left cervical IVF and pedicle
What is LAO/RPO?
Demonstrates the first z-joints and the body, lateral masses, and dens of C2
What is the AP open mouth?
Demonstrates the maxillary sinuses
What is the Waters projection?
Demonstrates spodylolythesis
What is the L5/S1 spot?
Demonstrates the ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses
What is the SMV projection?
Demonstrates the occipital bone with the least amount of distortion
What is the Towne method?