For a lateral lumbar projection obtained with maximum extension, the
1)patient arches the back by extending the shoulders and legs as far posteriorly as possible.
2)lumbar vertebral column demonstrates an increase in lordotic curvature.
3)lumbar vertebral column demonstrates a decrease in lordotic curvature.
4)patient rolls into a tight ball.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 3 and 4 only

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For a lateral lumbar projection with maximum extension, the patient arches the back, which increases the lordotic curvature of the lumbar vertebral column. This position is achieved by extending the shoulders and legs as far back as possible, not by rolling into a tight ball, which would be more indicative of a flexion posture.

For a Lateral Lumbar Projection Obtained with Maximum Extension, the