Where is the bottom of the IR positioned for an AP projection of the ribs (below the diaphragm)?
A) At the xiphoid
B) At the ASIS
C) 1 inch above the crest of the ilium
D) At the iliac crest

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For an AP projection of the ribs below the diaphragm, the bottom of the image receptor (IR) is positioned at the iliac crest to ensure the lower ribs are included in the image.

Where Is the Bottom of the IR Positioned for an AP