An optimal ulnar-deviated PA axial (scaphoid) wrist projection demonstrates all of the following except
A) the scaphoid fat stripe.
B) open scaphotrapezium and scaphotrapezoidal joint spaces.
C) a closed radioscaphoid joint space.
D) alignment of the long axis of the first metacarpal and radius.

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An optimal ulnar-deviated PA axial (scaphoid) wrist projection should demonstrate the scaphoid fat stripe, open scaphotrapezium and scaphotrapezoidal joint spaces, and alignment of the long axis of the first metacarpal and radius. However, a closed radioscaphoid joint space is not necessary to demonstrate the scaphoid bone and surrounding structures.

An Optimal Ulnar-Deviated PA Axial (Scaphoid) Wrist Projection Demonstrates All