An AP right shoulder projection obtained with the patient's body rotated away from the affected shoulder demonstrates
1)the scapula with decreased thoracic superimposition.
2)the medial end of the right clavicle superimposed over the vertebral column.
3)a transversely foreshortened scapular body.
4)the glenoid fossa in profile.
A) 1 and 4 only
B) 1, 2, and 3 only
C) 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Rotating the body away from the affected shoulder decreases thoracic superimposition of the scapula, superimposes the medial clavicle over the vertebral column, and foreshortens the scapular body.

An AP Right Shoulder Projection Obtained with the Patient's Body