A patient is erect facing the x-ray tube and leaning the shoulders backward 20° to 30° toward the IR.The central ray is perpendicular to the IR.What specific position has been performed?

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The patient is erect and facing the x-ray tube, but leaning the shoulders backward 20° to 30° toward the IR. This position is called Lordotic and is commonly used to image the lungs and apices of the chest. The central ray is perpendicular to the IR, which means it is directed straight at the IR.

A Patient Is Erect Facing the X-Ray Tube and Leaning