For a Lateral Thoracic Projection

question 40

Multiple Choice

For a lateral thoracic projection,
1) the shoulders are positioned at equal distances from the imaging table.
2) the arms are abducted to a 90-degree angle.
3) a breathing technique is used.
4) a radiolucent sponge is positioned between the patient's lateral body surface and imaging table at a level just inferior to the iliac crest.

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

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