A lateral knee radiograph that is overrotated toward the image receptor can be recognized by which of the following?

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When a lateral knee radiograph is overrotated toward the image receptor, the fibular head will appear less superimposed by the tibia than a true lateral. This is because the overrotation causes the fibula to move closer to the image receptor, creating an increased distance between the fibular head and the tibia. The option A is incorrect because if the fibular head appears more superimposed by the tibia than a true lateral, it means that the lateral view is underrotated. Option C is also incorrect because the medial condyle of the femur will appear more anterior if the lateral view is overrotated.

A Lateral Knee Radiograph That Is Overrotated Toward the Image