The longitudinal arch of the foot would be best imaged with:

dorsoplantar
weight-bearing lateromedial
weight-bearing AP
AP oblique


weight-bearing lateromedial

Rationale: Weight-bearing and bilateral images of the feet are acquired. Using a lateromedial projection is safest for the patient. The patient can even distribute weight between both feet. The image receptor is placed in between the feet and the beam directed lateromedial.

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