When the Patient Is Properly Positioned for a PA Oblique

question 40

Multiple Choice

When the patient is properly positioned for a PA oblique projection of the chest,the central ray will enter the body:

• A) at the thoracic spine.
• B) 2 inches anterior to the spine.
• C) 2 inches posterior to the spine.
• D) midway between the lateral surface of the elevated side and the spine.

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