Which of the following IR sizes, and which position, are used for the AP projection of the hip?
A) 10 * 12 inch (24 * 30 cm), crosswise
B) 10 * 12 inch (24 * 30 cm), lengthwise
C) 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm), lengthwise
D) 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm), crosswise

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The AP projection of the hip typically uses a 10 x 12 inch (24 x 30 cm) image receptor (IR) placed lengthwise to adequately capture the anatomy of the hip joint.

Which of the Following IR Sizes, and Which Position, Are