When imaging the thoracic spine, in order to take advantage of the anode heel effect, the most superior portion of the patient's spine should be placed beneath:
A) the anode end of the tube.
B) the cathode end of the tube.
C) the middle of the tube.
D) either end; it doesn't matter when imaging the thoracic spine.
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