Which of the Following Statements Is True About an Optimal

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about an optimal tangential knee projection (Merchant method) ?

• A) A patellar subluxation is demonstrated as long as the patellae are positioned directly above the intercondylar sulcus.
• B) The lateral femoral condyle demonstrates more height than the medial femoral condyle.
• C) To demonstrate a patellar subluxation, the quadriceps femoris must be tightly contracted.
• D) The central ray and axial view angulation, when added, should equal 100 degrees.

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