Upper Extremity | Shoulder Axillary View

Name: Shoulder Axillary View

Procedure: The arm is abducted and the beam passes from below to evaluate the glenohumeral joint. This projection assesses dislocation and joint congruity.

Patient Position: Arm abducted

Region: Upper Extremity

Projection: Axial

Beam Direction: Inferior to superior

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.