When the Spine Cannot Be Placed in a True Horizontal

question 103

Multiple Choice

When the spine cannot be placed in a true horizontal position for the L5-S1 lateral projection, the central ray must be angled:

• A) 5 degrees men, 8 degrees women, caudad.
• B) 5 degrees men, 8 degrees women, cephalad.
• C) 10 degrees men, 12 degrees women, caudad.
• D) 10 degrees men, 12 degrees women, cephalad.

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