Scapula Anatomy Quiz

What is the name of the process located at the top of the scapula, as seen in the anterior view?

• Acromion

• Glenoid cavity

• Infraspinous fossa

• Medial border

Which part of the scapula is labeled as the 'Subscapular fossa' in the anterior view?

• Superior angle

• Subscapular fossa

• Coracoid process

• Lateral border

In the posterior view of the scapula, which fossa is located above the spine?

• Infraspinous fossa

• Supraspinous fossa

• Glenoid cavity

• Subscapular fossa

What is the name of the border located at the bottom of the scapula in the posterior view?

• Superior border

• Medial border

• Lateral border

• Inferior angle

Which of the following is a non-trauma shoulder projection?

• AP Neutral

• Scapular Y (PA Oblique)

• Internal rotation

• Transthoracic Lateral (Lawrence)

Which shoulder projection is used for trauma cases?

• External rotation

• Tangential

• Inferosuperior Axial (Lawrence)

• Scapular Y (PA Oblique)

What is the name of the transthoracic lateral projection for shoulder trauma?

• Lawrence

• Tangential

• Internal rotation

• External rotation

What is the size of the IR for AP Projections when the humerus is of interest?

• 8" x 10" CW

• 10" x 12" CW

• 14" x 17" CW

• 12" x 15" CW

Where should the CR be directed for AP Projections?

• 1" superior to the coracoid process

• 1" inferior to the coracoid process

• At the acromion

• At the scapular notch

What is the recommended SID for AP Projections?

• 30"

• 35"

• 40"

• 45"