The Central-Ray Angulation for the PA Oblique Projection of the Sternoclavicular

question 35

Multiple Choice

The central-ray angulation for the PA oblique projection of the sternoclavicular articulation (body rotation technique) is:

• A) 5 degrees cephalad.
• B) 7 degrees cephalad.
• C) 10 degrees cephalad.
• D) perpendicular.

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