"The projection is the orthogonal view of the AP elbow allowing for examination of the ulna-trochlear joint, coronoid process, and the olecranon process. Used to assess both the anterior humeral and the radiocapitellar line."
"SID110 cm"
"centring pointlateral epicondyle of the humerus"
"collimation"
"orientation landscape"
"detector size18 cm x 24 cm"
"exposure 1"
"SID110 cm"
"gridno"
"orientation landscape"
Expected headings
"Immobilisation techniques"
"at 90° elbow flexion, the medial border of the palm, forearm and arm are kept in contact with the tabletop"
"Preparing the room beforehand (setting up the detector, exposure and preparing lead gowns) is extremely beneficial for elbow imaging as young children may begin to cry the moment their affected arm is brought away from their body."
"elbow joint is open; radial tuberosity is superimposed by radius and not demonstrated in profile"