Top of image receptor placed approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) above the shoulders is a recommended centering technique for adult chest radiography.

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For adult chest radiography, the top of the image receptor should be placed at the level of the top of the shoulders or about 1.5 to 2 inches above the shoulders, not 3 inches, to ensure the apices of the lungs are included in the image.

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