BONTRAGER WORKBOOK: CHAPTER 5-HUMERUS AND
SHOULDER GIRDLE|COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH 100%
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The shoulder girdle consists of Answer: 1. proximal humerus
2. scapula
3. clavicle
The three aspects of the clavicle are the: Answer: 1. sternal extremity
2. body/shaft
3. acromial extremity
The ___(male/female) clavicle tends to be thicker and more curved in shape. Answer: male
The three angles of the scapula: Answer: 1. lateral angle
2. superior angle
3. inferior angle
The anterior surface of the scapula is referred to as the ___ surface. Answer: costal
What is the anatomic name for armpit? Answer: axilla
What are the names of the two fossae located on the posterior scapula? Answer: 1.
infraspinous fossa
2. supraspinous fossa
All of the joints of the shoulder girdle are classified as being: Answer: synovial (diarthrodial)
List the movement types for the following joints:
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,1. Scapulohumeral
2. Sternoclavicular
3. Acromioclavicular Answer: 1. Spheroidal
2. plane
3. plane
location:
Coracoid process
Crest of spine Answer: Scapula
location:
Acromial extermity Answer: Clavicle
location:
Greater tubercle
Intertubercular groove
Surgical neck Answer: Proximal humerus
location:
Coronoid process
Condylar process Answer: Not a part of the shoulder girdle
True/False
The use of a grid is not required for shoulder studies that measure less than 10cm. Answer:
True
True/False
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, The kV range for adult shoulder projections is between 80 and 90 kV for analog and 100 to 110
kV for digital imaging systems Answer: False
True/False
Low mA with short exposure times should be used for adult shoulder studies Answer: False
True/False
Large focal spot setting should be selected for most adult shoulder studies. Answer: False
True/False
A high-speed screen-IR system is recommended for analog shoulder studies when using a grid.
Answer: True
True/False
A 72in SID is recommended for most shoulder girdle studies Answer: False
True/False
The use of contact shields over the breast, lung, and thyroid regions is recommended for most
shoulder projections Answer: True
Which one of the following kV ranges should be used for a shoulder series on an average
adult?
a. 70-80 kV
b. 55-60 kV
c. 80-90 kV
d. 65-75 kV Answer: a. 70-80 kV
If physical immobilization is required, which individual should be asked to restrain a child for
a shoulder series?
a. Parent or guardian
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SHOULDER GIRDLE|COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH 100%
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The shoulder girdle consists of Answer: 1. proximal humerus
2. scapula
3. clavicle
The three aspects of the clavicle are the: Answer: 1. sternal extremity
2. body/shaft
3. acromial extremity
The ___(male/female) clavicle tends to be thicker and more curved in shape. Answer: male
The three angles of the scapula: Answer: 1. lateral angle
2. superior angle
3. inferior angle
The anterior surface of the scapula is referred to as the ___ surface. Answer: costal
What is the anatomic name for armpit? Answer: axilla
What are the names of the two fossae located on the posterior scapula? Answer: 1.
infraspinous fossa
2. supraspinous fossa
All of the joints of the shoulder girdle are classified as being: Answer: synovial (diarthrodial)
List the movement types for the following joints:
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,1. Scapulohumeral
2. Sternoclavicular
3. Acromioclavicular Answer: 1. Spheroidal
2. plane
3. plane
location:
Coracoid process
Crest of spine Answer: Scapula
location:
Acromial extermity Answer: Clavicle
location:
Greater tubercle
Intertubercular groove
Surgical neck Answer: Proximal humerus
location:
Coronoid process
Condylar process Answer: Not a part of the shoulder girdle
True/False
The use of a grid is not required for shoulder studies that measure less than 10cm. Answer:
True
True/False
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, The kV range for adult shoulder projections is between 80 and 90 kV for analog and 100 to 110
kV for digital imaging systems Answer: False
True/False
Low mA with short exposure times should be used for adult shoulder studies Answer: False
True/False
Large focal spot setting should be selected for most adult shoulder studies. Answer: False
True/False
A high-speed screen-IR system is recommended for analog shoulder studies when using a grid.
Answer: True
True/False
A 72in SID is recommended for most shoulder girdle studies Answer: False
True/False
The use of contact shields over the breast, lung, and thyroid regions is recommended for most
shoulder projections Answer: True
Which one of the following kV ranges should be used for a shoulder series on an average
adult?
a. 70-80 kV
b. 55-60 kV
c. 80-90 kV
d. 65-75 kV Answer: a. 70-80 kV
If physical immobilization is required, which individual should be asked to restrain a child for
a shoulder series?
a. Parent or guardian
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