What is the purpose of rotating the patient's shoulders anteriorly for the PA projection of the chest?
A) This motion rotates the scapulae out of the lungs.
B) This motion reduces magnification of the heart shadow.
C) This motion makes the position more comfortable for the patient.
D) This motion places the coronal plane parallel to the upright grid cabinet.
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