As One Increases the Degree of Femoral Abduction for an AP

question 22

Multiple Choice

As one increases the degree of femoral abduction for an AP hip projection (modified Cleaves method) , the
1) greater trochanter moves closer to the femoral head.
2) lesser trochanter is placed in profile.
3) femoral neck demonstrates increased foreshortening.
4) obturator foramen appears wider.

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

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