An AP lumbar projection with accurate positioning demonstrates
1)open intervertebral disk spaces.
2)the vertebral bodies without distortion.
3)the spinous processes aligned with the midline of the vertebral bodies.
4)the sacrum and coccyx aligned with the symphysis pubis.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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An AP lumbar projection with accurate positioning will show open intervertebral disk spaces, vertebral bodies without distortion, spinous processes aligned with the midline of the vertebral bodies, and the sacrum and coccyx aligned with the symphysis pubis. These criteria ensure that the lumbar spine is correctly visualized without rotation or other distortions that could obscure diagnostic information.

An AP Lumbar Projection with Accurate Positioning Demonstrates