If a PA axial knee projection (Holmblad method) is obtained with the patient's heel rotated internally, which of the following are true?
1)The proximal surfaces of the intercondylar fossa are not superimposed.
2)The lateral and the medial surfaces of the intercondylar fossa are not superimposed.
3)The patella is rotated laterally.
4)The tibia is demonstrated without fibular head superimposition.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) 1 and 4 only

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Rotating the heel internally during a PA axial knee projection (Holmblad method) causes the patella to rotate laterally and the lateral and medial surfaces of the intercondylar fossa to not superimpose due to the altered alignment of the knee structures.

If a PA Axial Knee Projection (Holmblad Method) Is Obtained