A patient enters the ED with a possible bony defect of the midwing area of the scapula.The patient is able to stand and move the upper limb freely.In addition to the routine AP scapula projection with the arm abducted,which of the following would best demonstrate the involved area?
A) Take an apical oblique projection of the shoulder.
B) Take a transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder region.
C) Have the patient reach across the chest and grasp the opposite shoulder for a lateral scapula projection.
D) Have the patient drop the affected arm behind him or her and take a lateral scapula projection.
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