Forearm

 AP Projection pg 140 

 Cassette Size:  10X12 11X14 lengthwise two exposures

 Position of Patient:  kneeling or squatting at tabletop level, lead apron

 Position of Part:  Extend elbow, supinate hand have the patient lean laterally, Center the forearm to the middle of the half cassette

 Central Ray:  Vertically to the middle of the forearm

 Structures Shown:  distal radius and ulna, parallel

 Lateral Projection-142 

 Cassette Size:  10X12 11X14 lengthwise two exposures

 Position of Patient:  Seated or kneeling, low next to the table

 Position of Part:  Flex the elbow 90 degrees and place the forearm and wrist in the lateral position, center to the middle of the half cassette

 Central Ray:  Vertically to the middle of the forearm

 Structures Shown:  Entire radius and ulna superimposed at distal and proximal ends