Name: Elbow AP Position
Procedure: The arm is extended with the palm up. This projection evaluates joint space and alignment.
Patient Position: Seated arm extended
Region: Upper Extremity
Projection: AP
Beam Direction: Anterior to posterior
Type of Study: Diagnostic
This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, including guidance from professional bodies such as the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and general principles reflected in commonly used radiography curricula.
It is an original work and does not reproduce or rely on proprietary content from commercial textbooks such as Bontrager or Merrills. For informational purposes only, not patient care.