A less than optimal lateral knee projection that demonstrates the medial femoral condyle anterior to the lateral femoral condyle will also demonstrate
A) the fibula superimposed by the tibia.
B) the abductor tubercle on the anterior femoral condyle.
C) an open patellofemoral joint.
D) an unobscured suprapatellar fat pad.

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The abductor tubercle is located on the anterior femoral condyle, and its visibility on a lateral knee projection is an indicator of proper positioning. If the medial femoral condyle is anterior to the lateral femoral condyle, it indicates that the knee is rotated too far medially, and the abductor tubercle will be seen on the image. Options A, C, and D are not necessarily related to this specific positioning issue.

A Less Than Optimal Lateral Knee Projection That Demonstrates the Medial