An AP thoracic vertebrae projection demonstrating obscured lower thoracic intervertebral disk spaces and distorted vertebral bodies
A) was obtained with the patient's torso rotated.
B) was obtained with the patient's legs extended.
C) is considered to be optimal for this projection.
D) will also demonstrate closed upper thoracic intervertebral disk spaces.

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Extending the patient's legs can cause the lumbar spine to straighten, which may lead to distortion and obscuring of the lower thoracic intervertebral disk spaces in an AP thoracic vertebrae projection.

An AP Thoracic Vertebrae Projection Demonstrating Obscured Lower Thoracic Intervertebral