AP view for neck of humerus is taken to look for fracture in the neck of humerus.
Patient position
- patient can stand or lay down facing the X-ray tube
- the dorsal aspect of shoulder of the affected side is kept in contact with the cassette (placed on a vertical stand)
X-ray beam features
- a horizontal beam (in standing position) or vertical beam (in lying position) is employed
- centered to the head of the humerus