Clavicle

''' AP/PA-pg207-208 '''

 Cassette Size  : 10x12 crosswise bucky

 Position of Patient : PA erect or supine recumbent

 Position of Part : Center the middle of the clavicle to the middle of the table or to the middle of the upright stand. Place the top of the film two inches above the shoulder. Suspend respiration. Cover abdomen with lead apron.

 Central Ray : Perpendicular to the middle of the clavicle

 Structures Shown : entire clavicle, AC joint, SC joint medial third of the clavicle is superimposed by the ribs

''' Axial '''

 Cassette Size : 10X12 crosswise bucky''' '''

 Position of patient : AP erect or supine recumbent

 Position of part : Center the middle of the clavicle to the middle of the table or to the middle of the upright stand. Cover abdomen with lead apron and suspend respiration, adjust the midcassette to coincide with the central ray.

 Central Ray : 15-20 degrees cephalic to the middle of the clavicle''' '''

 Structures shown : projects the entire clavicle above the ribcage