An AP clavicle projection with accurate positioning demonstrates
1)the medial clavicular end next to the lateral edge of the vertebral column.
2)the superior scapular angle superior to the clavicle.
3)inferosuperior foreshortening on the kyphotic patient unless the central ray is angled cephalically.
4)an overexposed medial clavicle unless a compensating filter is used.
A) 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, and 3 only

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Option 1 is correct as the medial clavicular end should be adjacent to the lateral edge of the vertebral column. Option 3 is correct as there may be inferosuperior foreshortening on a kyphotic patient unless the central ray is angled cephalically. However, option 4 is incorrect as a compensating filter is used to even out the density of the image, and it would not result in overexposure of the medial clavicle. Option 2 is incorrect as the superior scapular angle should be inferior to the clavicle. Therefore, choices 1 and 3 are the correct options.

An AP Clavicle Projection with Accurate Positioning Demonstrates