The Right SC Joint Is Visible Away from the Vertebral

question 8

Multiple Choice

The right SC joint is visible away from the vertebral column, and the left SC joint is superimposing the vertebral column on a mobile AP chest projection. How should the positioning setup be adjusted to obtain an optimal image?

• A) Adjust the central ray angulation toward the left side of the patient.
• B) Rotate the patient toward the right side.
• C) Adjust the central ray angulation caudally.
• D) Adjust the central ray angle toward the right side of the patient.

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