Which of the following should be performed to reduce the lordotic curvature of the lumbar spine for the AP projection?
1)Flex the hips.
2)Flex the knees.
3)Flex the elbows.
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3

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Flexing the hips and knees will help reduce the lordotic curvature of the lumbar spine by relaxing the muscles in the lower back and allowing the spine to straighten out. Flexing the elbows is not relevant to this particular projection.

Which of the Following Should Be Performed to Reduce the Lordotic