A projection in which the CR skims a body part to project it in profile is termed:

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A tangential projection is one in which the central ray skims the body part to be imaged, resulting in a profile image. This helps to eliminate superimposition of surrounding structures and provides better visualization of the specific body part of interest. Lordotic, axial, and decubitus projections all involve different positioning techniques and do not necessarily result in a profile image.

A Projection in Which the CR Skims a Body Part