Which of the Following Is Not True About AP Hip

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about AP hip projection (modified Cleaves method) ?

• A) The femoral neck is superimposed over the lesser trochanter when the knee and hip are flexed to a 60- to 70-degree angle with the imaging table.
• B) The femoral neck demonstrates increased foreshortening with increased femur abduction.
• C) With increased femoral abduction the greater trochanter moves more proximal.
• D) The lesser trochanter is placed in profile medially when the knee and hip are flexed to a 60- to 70-degree angle with the imaging table.

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