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AP Forearm

IMAGE RECEPTOR
Patient position
Seated at end of table, arm extended.
Part position
Forearm supinated for AP; lateral with elbow flexed 90°, thumb up.
Central ray
Perpendicular to mid-forearm.
IR placement
35x43 cm lengthwise, diagonal placement for tall patients.

Tech pearls

  • Always include both joints — radiologist needs to see them.
  • Place detector diagonally if patient is tall.
Lateral Forearm