Where Should the Top of the IR Be Positioned for an AP

question 70

Multiple Choice

Where should the top of the IR be positioned for an AP oblique projection of the lungs?

• A) 1 \(1 / 2\) inches above the relaxed shoulders
• B) 1 \(1 / 2\) inches above the jugular notch
• C) 1 \(1 / 2\) to 2 inches above the vertebral prominens or 2 inches above the jugular notch
• D) 1 \(1 / 2\) to 2 inches above the vertebral prominens or 5 inches above the jugular notch

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