Position: Trauma Cross Table Hand The cross table hand projection demonstrates fractures and foreign bodies. It is essential when the patient cannot extend the fingers. Proper alignment ensures diagnostic quality. This projection complements AP and oblique views. It is a standard ARRT competency.
Position: Cervical Spine AP Axial The AP axial cervical spine projection demonstrates C3 through C7. The beam is angled cephalad to open intervertebral spaces. This projection evaluates alignment and degenerative changes. Proper positioning prevents mandibular superimposition. It is a core ARRT competency.
Position: Shoulder AP Internal Rotation The AP internal rotation shoulder projection demonstrates the lesser tubercle in profile. The arm is rotated medially with the back of the hand against the thigh. This projection evaluates fractures, dislocations, and degenerative changes. It complements the external rotation view for full humeral head assessment. It is a standard ARRT … Read more
Position: Cervical Spine Lateral The lateral cervical spine projection demonstrates vertebral alignment and soft tissue spaces. It is essential for trauma evaluation. Proper positioning ensures visualization from C1 to C7. This projection is heavily emphasized on ARRT exams. It is foundational for spine imaging.
Position: Shoulder Scapular Y Lateral The scapular Y projection evaluates shoulder dislocations and fractures. The patient is rotated 45 to 60 degrees to superimpose the scapula into a Y configuration. The humeral head should lie over the glenoid unless dislocated. This projection is essential in trauma imaging. It is heavily emphasized on ARRT exams.
Position: Cervical Spine Odontoid The odontoid projection demonstrates C1 and C2. The patient opens their mouth to visualize the dens. Proper alignment prevents teeth or skull base superimposition. This projection is essential for trauma imaging. It is a standard ARRT requirement.
Position: Shoulder Axillary Inferosuperior The axillary projection demonstrates the relationship between the humeral head and glenoid cavity. The arm is abducted 90 degrees while the beam passes from inferior to superior. This view is essential for evaluating dislocations and labral pathology. It complements AP and Y views. It is a recognized ARRT special projection.
Position: Cervical Spine Oblique Oblique cervical projections demonstrate intervertebral foramina. The beam is angled to open foraminal spaces. This projection evaluates nerve root compression. It complements AP and lateral views. It is frequently tested on ARRT exams.
Position: Shoulder Grashey The Grashey projection is a true AP of the glenohumeral joint. The patient is rotated 35 to 45 degrees toward the affected side. This view opens the joint space and reduces superimposition. It is essential for evaluating degenerative changes. It is a standard ARRT competency.
Position: Shoulder Outlet Neer The Neer projection evaluates the supraspinatus outlet for impingement. The patient is rotated similarly to the Y view, but the beam is angled caudally. This projection highlights the coracoacromial arch. It is essential for diagnosing impingement syndrome. It is frequently tested on ARRT exams.