A tangential, inferosuperior carpal canal wrist projection with poor positioning demonstrates superimposition of the pisiform and hamulus of the hamate. How should the positioning setup be adjusted for an optimal image to be obtained?
A) Externally rotate the hand.
B) Internally rotate the hand.
C) Decrease the central ray angulation.
D) Increase the central ray angulation.

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Internally rotating the hand would separate the pisiform and the hamulus, allowing for better visualization of the carpal canal.

A Tangential, Inferosuperior Carpal Canal Wrist Projection with Poor Positioning