Sternoclavicular (SC) Joints

Thorax and Abdomen

6 Sternoclavicular (SC) Joints

sternoclavicular joint, clavicular notch, acromioclavicular joint, acromial extremity, sternal extremity, acromion, coracoid process, scapula.

CR Location

[Part], PA or AP –

Evaluation Criteria

PA SC Joints

Image Criteria: SC joints should be equal distances from the vertebrae.

Anterior Oblique SC Joints

Image Criteria: Visualization of manubrium and downside SC jt shifted away from the vertebral column.

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How can you tell that a patient was not rotated on a image of PA SC joints?
- The sternoclavicular joints are equal distance from the vertebrae.
How can you tell that the patient for PA SC joints is not rotated before you take the image?
- The shoulders are equal distance from the bucky.
What bony landmarks can be used to position for SC joints?
- The top of the scapula or 3 inches below the vertebra prominens.
What vertebral level are the SC joints located at?
- T2-3.
On anterior obliques of the SC joints, which joint will be best visualized?
- The joint on the downside.
If your pt. condition requires you to do posterior obliques of the SC joints, which joint will be best visualized?
- The joint on the upside.
Why are posterior obliques less desirable than anterior obliques?
- More magnification and less detail.