A mediolateral knee radiograph that is overrotated toward the image receptor can be recognized by which of the following?

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When a mediolateral knee radiograph is overrotated towards the image receptor, the fibular head will appear less superimposed by the tibia than in a true lateral. This is because the overrotation causes the fibula to move anteriorly and away from the tibia. Option A is incorrect because in an overrotated radiograph, the fibular head will actually be less superimposed by the tibia. Option C is also incorrect because the medial condyle of the femur would appear more anterior in an overrotated radiograph, not posterior. Therefore, only option B is the most appropriate answer.

A Mediolateral Knee Radiograph That Is Overrotated Toward the Image