Which of the following arm positions will demonstrate the lesser tubercle of the humerus in profile medially?
anatomical
internal rotation
external rotation
neutral
internal rotation
Rationale: Rotating the arm medially until the epicondyles are perpendicular to the image receptor will position the lesser tubercle of the humerus in profile medially towards the glenohumeral joint space.
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