What position is necessary to image the intervertebral foramina in the thoracic vertebrae?

AP oblique
AP
PA oblique
lateral


lateral

Rationale: A true lateral thoracic spine is needed to visualize the intervertebral foramina open.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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