Transthoracic Lateral Projection

1. Stand the patient in the lateral position;
2. Rest the forearm, flex the elbow 90º with the hand on the abdomen;
3. The contralateral limb flexed over the head.

Central ray perpendicular entering at the level of the surgical neck.

Respiration: Suspended at the end of Full inspiration.

Evaluation criteria:

• Visualization of the proximal humerus;
• Scapula, clavicle and humerus seen through the lung field;
• Scapula superimposed over the thoracic spine;
• Appropriate exposure values (visualization of the all bony trabeculation and soft tissue).