A Left Lateral Thoracic Vertebrae Projection Demonstrating More Than 0

Multiple Choice

A left lateral thoracic vertebrae projection demonstrating more than 0.5 inch (1.25 cm) of space between the posterior ribs

A) was obtained with the patient's right side rotated posteriorly.
B) will require the patient's right side to be rotated posteriorly to obtain an optimal projection.
C) will require the vertebral column to be positioned parallel with the IR to obtain an optimal projection.
D) was obtained with the midsagittal plane aligned perpendicular to the IR.