When the leg is extended in the supine position,the foot is maximally dorsiflexed,and the central ray is directed 40 degrees cephalad through the plantar surface of the foot,the resulting image demonstrates:

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This positioning and central ray direction is specifically designed to produce an axial projection of the calcaneus. The 40 degrees cephalad angle through the plantar surface while the foot is dorsiflexed allows for a clear view of the calcaneus without superimposition of other foot structures.

When the Leg Is Extended in the Supine Position,the Foot