An AP hip projection (modified Cleaves method) obtained with the knee and hip flexed more than 60 to 70 degrees with the imaging table demonstrates
1)an obscured lesser trochanter.
2)the greater trochanter laterally.
3)the greater trochanter superimposed over the femoral head.
4)the greater trochanter medially.
A) 1 and 4 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 only
D) 3 only

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The lesser trochanter is obscured and the greater trochanter is medially displaced on an AP hip projection obtained with the knee and hip flexed more than 60 to 70 degrees.

An AP Hip Projection (Modified Cleaves Method) Obtained with the Knee