For which of the following projections of the abdomen is the x-ray beam placed in the horizontal position?
1)Lateral
2)PA, upright
3)AP, lateral decubitus

Name: For which of the following projections of the abdomen is the x-ray beam placed in the horizontal position? 1)Lateral 2)PA, upright 3)AP, lateral decubitus
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The PA upright and AP lateral decubitus projections both require the x-ray beam to be placed horizontally to demonstrate air-fluid levels in the abdomen.

For Which of the Following Projections of the Abdomen Is