For a lateral ankle projection, the
1)medial and lateral malleoli are positioned directly on top of each other.
2)lateral foot surface is aligned parallel with the IR.
3)lower leg is parallel with the imaging table.
4)central ray is centered to the medial malleolus.
A) 2 and 4 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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For a lateral ankle projection, the lateral foot surface should be aligned parallel with the image receptor (IR) to ensure an accurate lateral view, and the central ray should be centered to the medial malleolus to properly visualize the ankle joint. The lower leg being parallel with the imaging table helps in stabilizing the position and ensuring a true lateral view. The medial and lateral malleoli being positioned directly on top of each other is a result of correctly positioning the ankle in a lateral projection.

For a Lateral Ankle Projection, the