Where are the hands placed for a PA projection of the chest?
A) Back of the hands on the hips
B) Palms of the hands on the hips
C) Backs of the hands on the lateral thighs
D) Palms of the hands on the lateral thighs

Question

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For a PA (posteroanterior) projection of the chest, the back of the hands is placed on the hips to rotate the scapulae laterally, ensuring they do not obscure the lung fields.

Where Are the Hands Placed for a PA Projection of the Chest