X-RAY HUMERUS APLATERAL

Tested By Sri Divya Diagnostic Center

In a humerus X-ray, an X-ray machine sends a beam of radiation through the upper arm (between the shoulder and elbow), and an image is recorded on a computer or special film. This image shows the soft tissues and the bone in the upper arm, which is called the humerus (HYOO-mer-iss). An X-ray technician will take pictures of the humerus: • from the front (anteroposterior view or AP) • from the side (lateral view) Humerus X-rays are done are done with a child standing or lying down. They