An AP Axial Foot Projection Obtained with the Foot Laterally

question 52

Multiple Choice

An AP axial foot projection obtained with the foot laterally rotated demonstrates
1) a closed medial-intermediate cuneiform joint space.
2) closed tarsometatarsal joint spaces.
3) the calcaneus with increased talar superimposition.
4) a decrease in metatarsal base superimposition.

• A) 1 and 3 only
• B) 1 and 4 only
• C) 2 and 3 only
• D) 1, 2, and 4 only

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