For the axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection of the hip,
1)the unaffected hip should be in maximum flexion and abduction.
2)the central ray should be positioned parallel with the femoral neck.
3)a grid and tight collimation are needed to increase detail visibility.
4)the affected leg should always be internally rotated.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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1) The unaffected hip should be in maximum flexion and abduction to minimize superimposition of anatomy.
3) A grid and tight collimation are needed to increase detail visibility and reduce scatter radiation.
2) The central ray should be positioned perpendicular to the femoral neck, not parallel, to visualize the entire femoral head and neck.
4) The affected leg should be internally rotated only if possible, but it may not always be possible due to pain or injury.

For the Axiolateral (Inferosuperior) Projection of the Hip