The vertebral and lateral borders of the scapular body are demonstrated without superimposition on a tangential supraspinatus outlet projection. The medial scapular border is demonstrated next to the ribs, and the lateral border is visualized laterally. How should the patient or central ray be repositioned to obtain an optimal image?
A) Increase the degree of patient rotation.
B) Decrease the degree of patient rotation.
C) Tilt the upper midcoronal plane toward the IR.
D) Increase the central ray angulation.

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Increasing the degree of patient rotation will help to separate the vertebral and lateral borders of the scapular body and reduce superimposition, leading to a better image.

The Vertebral and Lateral Borders of the Scapular Body Are