Name: Shoulder Y View
Procedure: The patient is rotated to form a Y shape of the scapula. This projection evaluates dislocation and scapular alignment.
Patient Position: Standing oblique
Region: Upper Extremity
Projection: Oblique
Beam Direction: Oblique beam
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.