What is the central-ray angle for a PA projection of the chest?
A) 5 degrees caudad
B) 5 degrees cephalad
C) 5 to 7 degrees caudad
D) Perpendicular

Name: What is the central-ray angle for a PA projection of the chest? A) 5 degrees caudad B) 5 degrees cephalad C) 5 to 7 degrees caudad D) Perpendicular
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The central ray for a PA projection of the chest should be perpendicular to the image receptor to accurately capture the anatomy without distortion.

What Is the Central-Ray Angle for a PA Projection of the Chest