For a lateral thoracic projection,
1)the shoulders are positioned at equal distances from the imaging table.
2)the arms are abducted to a 90-degree angle.
3)a breathing technique is used.
4)a radiolucent sponge is positioned between the patient's lateral body surface and imaging table at a level just inferior to the iliac crest.
A) 1 and 4 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 2, 3, and 4 only

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In a lateral thoracic projection, the arms are abducted to a 90-degree angle to prevent superimposition over the thoracic spine, and a breathing technique is used to blur out the ribs and lung markings.

For a Lateral Thoracic Projection