If the lumbar spine cannot be adjusted so it is horizontal for the lateral projection,the central ray should be angled:
A) 5 degrees men,8 degrees women,cephalad.
B) 5 degrees men,8 degrees women,caudad.
C) 8 degrees men,12 degrees women,cephalad.
D) 8 degrees men,12 degrees women,caudad.

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The central ray should be angled 5 degrees for men and 8 degrees for women cephalad to compensate for the natural curvature of the lumbar spine when it cannot be positioned horizontally.

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