To properly position an AP humerus, place the elbow at the _____ end of the tube, _____ the hand and wrist, and align the humeral condyles _____ with the IR.
A) anode; supinate; parallel
B) cathode; supinate; perpendicular
C) anode; pronate; perpendicular
D) cathode; supinate; parallel

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For an AP humerus positioning, the elbow should be placed at the anode end of the tube to take advantage of the anode heel effect for even radiation exposure. The hand and wrist should be supinated to properly align the humerus, and the humeral condyles should be parallel with the image receptor (IR) for accurate anatomical representation.

To Properly Position an AP Humerus, Place the Elbow at the _____