An AP hip projection obtained with the patient's leg in external rotation demonstrates
1)the lesser trochanter in profile.
2)a foreshortened femoral neck.
3)the greater trochanter in profile.
4)the femoral neck without foreshortening.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 4 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 3 and 4 only

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External rotation of the leg in an AP hip projection causes the lesser trochanter to appear in profile and the femoral neck to appear foreshortened.

An AP Hip Projection Obtained with the Patient's Leg in External