Why Must the Lower Limb Be Rotated 15° to 20°

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why must the lower limb be rotated 15° to 20° internally for AP hip projections?

• A) To separate the greater trochanter from the lesser trochanter
• B) To place the fovea capitis into a profiled position
• C) To open up the femoroacetabular joint
• D) To place the femoral neck parallel to the image receptor

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