Clavicle
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AP Axial (15–30° cephalic)

IMAGE RECEPTOR
Patient position
Upright or supine.
Part position
Shoulders relaxed, no rotation.
Central ray
AP: perpendicular to mid-clavicle. Axial: 15–30° cephalic to mid-clavicle.
IR placement
24x30 cm crosswise.

Tech pearls

  • Axial view clears the clavicle from rib superimposition.
  • For thin patients, use a lower angle (15°); thick chest needs 25–30°.
AP ClavicleSeries overview