A lateral hand projection obtained with the hand in slight external rotation demonstrates the
1)shortest of the second through fourth metacarpals anteriorly situated.
2)radius posterior to the ulna.
3)second metacarpal posterior to the other metacarpals.
4)pisiform posterior to the distal scaphoid.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2, and 3 only
C) 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, and 4 only

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In a lateral hand projection with slight external rotation, the shortest metacarpals (second through fourth) appear anteriorly, the radius is positioned posterior to the ulna, and the second metacarpal is posterior to the others.

A Lateral Hand Projection Obtained with the Hand in Slight