A poorly positioned AP axial projection (Stryker method) of the proximal humerus demonstrates the lesser tubercle in profile medially. How was the setup mispositioned to obtain such an image?
A) The humerus was elevated to less than a vertical position.
B) The central ray was angled less than the required 10-degree cephalic angle.
C) The humerus was elevated beyond a vertical position.
D) The distal humerus was tilted laterally.

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The Answer of A poorly positioned AP axial projection (Stryker method) of the proximal humerus demonstrates the lesser tubercle in profile medially. How was the setup mispositioned to obtain such an image?
A) The humerus was elevated to less than a vertical position.
B) The central ray was angled less than the required 10-degree cephalic angle.
C) The humerus was elevated beyond a vertical position.
D) The distal humerus was tilted laterally.

A Poorly Positioned AP Axial Projection (Stryker Method) of the Proximal