Flexing the fingers for a PA projection of the wrist causes which of the following?
A) Placement of the carpal bones farther from the IR
B) Placement of the carpal bones closer to the IR
C) Less pain for the patient when the wrist is broken
D) Greater resolution of the carpal interspaces

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Flexing the fingers for a PA projection of the wrist helps to bring the carpal bones closer to the image receptor (IR), which can improve the quality of the image by reducing the distance between the bones and the IR.

Flexing the Fingers for a PA Projection of the Wrist