Which of the Following Is Not True About AP Hip

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.