A 15- to 20-degree internally rotated AP oblique ankle projection with poor positioning demonstrates an open distal lateral mortise superimposing the calcaneus. How was the patient mispositioned for such an image to be obtained?
A) The foot was plantarflexed.
B) The leg was not adequately internally rotated.
C) The central ray was centered too caudally.
D) The proximal lower leg was elevated.

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The central ray was centered too caudally.

A 15- to 20-Degree Internally Rotated AP Oblique Ankle Projection