A properly positioned tangential projection of the wrist will demonstrate which of the following?
1)Flexor retinaculum anteriorly and the capitate posteriorly
2)Scaphoid and trapezium laterally
3)Scaphoid and trapezoid medially
4)Pisiform and hamate medially
5)Flexor retinaculum posteriorly and the capitate anteriorly
6)Pisiform and hamate laterally
A) 1, 3, and 4 only
B) 1, 2, and 4 only
C) 3, 5, and 6 only
D) 3, 4, and 5 only

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A tangential projection of the wrist provides an axial view of the carpal bones. In this projection, the scaphoid and trapezium are positioned laterally, while the capitate is positioned centrally. Therefore, options 1 and 5 are incorrect as they describe the flexor retinaculum and capitate in opposite positions. The hamate and pisiform are positioned medially in this projection, making option 6 incorrect. The only option that correctly describes the position of the scaphoid and trapezium is option 2. Therefore, the correct answer is B - 1, 2, and 4 only.

A Properly Positioned Tangential Projection of the Wrist Will Demonstrate