Anatomy

Upper Extremity

Hand · Wrist · Forearm · Elbow · Humerus

From the distal phalanges to the humeral head — the most frequently imaged region in any X-ray department. Joint spaces, carpal alignment, and elbow fat pads carry most of the diagnostic weight.

Humeral HeadOlecranon ProcessRadial StyloidUlnar StyloidScaphoidLunate3rd MCP Joint
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Landmarks (7)

Positioning importance

  • Open joint spaces are diagnostic — any rotation closes them.
  • Distal radius / scaphoid drive most upper-extremity repeats.
  • Drop the shoulder to table height for any wrist exam to keep the forearm coplanar.

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