Which projection of the shoulder best demonstrates the lesser tubercle of the humerus in profile?










































Condition Definition
Bursitis Inflammation of the bursa
Dislocation Displacement of a bone from the joint space
Fracture Disruption in the continuity of bone
 Hills-Sachs defect Impacted fracture of posterolateral aspect of the humeral head with dislocation
Metastases Transfer of a cancerous lesion from one area to another
Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease Form of arthritis marked by progressive cartilage deterioration in synovial joints and vertebrae
Osteopetrosis Increased density of atypically soft bone
Osteoporosis Loss of bone density
Rheumatoid arthritis Chronic, systemic, inflammatory collagen disease
Tendinitis Inflammation of the tendon and tendon-muscle attachment
Tumor New tissue growth where cell proliferation is uncontrolled
 Chondrosarcoma Malignant tumor arising from cartilage cells

Which projection of the shoulder will demonstrate the lesser tubercle in profile?

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Term Which classification of bone is the Scapula?
Definition Flat
Term Which projection of the shoulder best demonstrates the lesser tubercle of the humerus in profile and pointing toward the glenoid cavity?
Definition AP projection with internal rotation
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How can the radiographer demonstrate the lesser tubercle in profile on a humerus exam?

How can the radiographer demonstrate the lesser tubercle in profile on a humerus exam? Position the patient's arm in the lateral position. Which is the triangular bone of the shoulder girdle? Which bone of the shoulder girdle is also known as the collarbone?

In which position of the shoulder is the lesser tubercle demonstrated in profile on the medial aspect of the humeral head?

In anatomic position, the lesser tubercle lies on the anterior surface of the humerus between the head and the greater tubercle. When the humerus is rotated into internal rotation for shoulder images, the lesser tubercle rolls medially and is visible in profile near the glenoid.

Which of the following arm positions demonstrates the greater tubercle in profile medially?

Humerus and shoulder girdle.