A less than optimal AP oblique foot projection demonstrates closed lateral cuneiform-cuboid, navicular-cuboid, and third through fifth intermetatarsal joint spaces. The fourth metatarsal tubercle is demonstrated without fifth metatarsal superimposition. Which of the following is true?
A) The patient's foot was overrotated.
B) The patient had a high longitudinal arch and a 45-degree oblique was obtained.
C) A 10- to 15-degree proximal central ray angle was used for the projection.
D) The patient had a low longitudinal arch and a 30-degree oblique was obtained.

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The Answer of A less than optimal AP oblique foot projection demonstrates closed lateral cuneiform-cuboid, navicular-cuboid, and third through fifth intermetatarsal joint spaces. The fourth metatarsal tubercle is demonstrated without fifth metatarsal superimposition. Which of the following is true?
A) The patient's foot was overrotated.
B) The patient had a high longitudinal arch and a 45-degree oblique was obtained.
C) A 10- to 15-degree proximal central ray angle was used for the projection.
D) The patient had a low longitudinal arch and a 30-degree oblique was obtained.

A Less Than Optimal AP Oblique Foot Projection Demonstrates Closed