The Vertebral Body of C7 Is Not Demonstrated on a Lateral

Multiple Choice

The vertebral body of C7 is not demonstrated on a lateral cervical projection. To demonstrate this cervical vertebra
1) take the image on expiration.
2) have the patient hold weights on each arm to depress the shoulders.
3) take a lateral cervicothoracic (swimmer's) image.
4) angle the central ray 10 degrees cephalically.

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