Radiology technicians should note the position of patient and x-ray beam relative to the patient for each view. Photo of each set-up appears on the left.  The corresponding radiograph appears on the right.

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Supraspinatus Outlet View

Position – Patient is positioned as for Y-lateral view, erect with arm comfortably at the side. X-ray cassette is placed at anterolateral shoulder perpendicular to the scapula.

X-ray beam – Directed along the supraspinatus fossa slightly anterior to the scapular spine and angled 10 to 20-degrees caudally.

Demonstrates – Acromial morphology and abnormalities of the acromioclavicular arch.