Multiple Choice
Why is it important to keep the phalanges parallel to the IR for a PA oblique projection of the hand?
A) Prevents foreshortening of phalanges and obscuring of interphalangeal joints.
B) Prevents foreshortening of radiocarpal joint.
C) Opens up the carpometacarpal joints.
D) Demonstrates the sesamoid bones near the first interphalangeal joint.
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