Identify the pathology on this axillary view of the shoulder.


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The acromion and coracoid point anteriorly.  This radiograph shows a posterior shoulder dislocation, an entity which is often difficult to pick up on an AP radiograph but can be easily noted in other views such as this axillary view.   


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