Radiographic Anatomy of Scapula

A good position of the patient moves the scapula away from the lung field. The medial border and inferior angle of the scapula are easily seen especially if the scapula is not moved away from the field.

Normal Adult Scapula, AP view

a-------------acromion
c------------- coracoid process
g------------ glenoid fossa
s------------ spine
lb----------- lateral border
ia----------- inferior angle
is----------- infraspinous portion