An AP chest projection obtained with the central ray angled too caudally demonstrates _____ than 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the apices above the clavicles and _____ shaped posterior ribs.
A) less; horizontally
B) less; vertically
C) more; vertically
D) more; horizontally

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When the central ray is angled too caudally in an AP chest projection, it results in more than 1 inch of the apices above the clavicles and vertically shaped posterior ribs due to the distortion from the angle.

An AP Chest Projection Obtained with the Central Ray Angled