The image receptor must be placed parallel to the femoral neck for the axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection of the hip.

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In order to obtain a proper axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection of the hip, the image receptor must be placed parallel to the femoral neck. This will help to ensure that the entire hip joint is included in the image and that the anatomy is properly displayed.

The Image Receptor Must Be Placed Parallel to the Femoral