If the Patient Cannot Elevate the Unaffected Shoulder for a Transthoracic

question 82

Multiple Choice

If the patient cannot elevate the unaffected shoulder for a transthoracic lateral projection (Lawrence) of the shoulder,what central ray orientation is needed?

• A) 3 to 5 degrees cephalad
• B) 3 to 5 degrees caudad
• C) 10 to 15 degrees cephalad
• D) 10 to 15 degrees caudad

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