A Correctly Positioned Lateral Chest Radiograph Demonstrates Some Separation of the Posterior

question 20

Multiple Choice

A correctly positioned lateral chest radiograph demonstrates some separation of the posterior ribs owing to the divergent x-ray beam.But a separation of greater than ____ cm indicates objectionable rotation from a true lateral.

• A)0.5
• B)2
• C)3
• D)1

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