The central-ray angulation for a lateral projection of the calcaneus is:
A) 0 degrees.
B) 5 degrees cephalad.
C) 10 degrees cephalad.
D) 5 to 10 degrees cephalad.

Name: The central-ray angulation for a lateral projection of the calcaneus is: A) 0 degrees. B) 5 degrees cephalad. C) 10 degrees cephalad. D) 5 to 10 degrees cephalad.
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For a lateral projection of the calcaneus, the central ray is typically perpendicular to the image receptor, which means 0 degrees of angulation.

The Central-Ray Angulation for a Lateral Projection of the Calcaneus