Humerus Projection

AP Projection

1.  Patient in standing position;
2. Upper limb in extension and slight abduction;
3. Hand in supination.

Central ray perpendicular to the midportion of the humerus.

Respiration suspended.

Evaluation criteria:

• Visualization of the elbow and shoulder joints;
• Epicondyles without rotation;
• Humeral head and greater tubercle in profile;
• Outline of the lesser tubercle located between the humeral head and the grater tubercle;
• Appropriate exposure values (visualization of the all bony trabeculation and soft tissue).

Lateral Projection

1.  Patient in standing position;
2. Flex the elbow 90º and place the anterior hand on the hip.

Central ray perpendicular to the midportion of the humerus.

Respiration suspended.

Evaluation criteria:

• Visualization of the elbow and shoulder joints;
• Superimposed epicondyles;
• Lesser tubercle in profile;
• Greater tubercle superimposed over the humeral head;
• Appropriate exposure values (visualization of the all bony trabeculation and soft tissue).