A PA oblique scapular Y shoulder projection that shows accurate positioning of a patient with an anterior dislocation demonstrates
1)a Y formation.
2)the humeral head positioned anterior to the glenoid fossa beneath the coracoid.
3)superimposition of the medial and lateral scapular borders.
4)the humerus superimposed over the scapular body.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 3 and 4 only

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The PA oblique scapular Y projection should show a Y formation, the humeral head anterior to the glenoid fossa beneath the coracoid in cases of anterior dislocation, and superimposition of the medial and lateral scapular borders.

A PA Oblique Scapular Y Shoulder Projection That Shows Accurate