To image the zygapophyseal joints in the thoracic vertebrae, what degree of rotation is required?

60 degrees
30 degrees
70 degrees
45 degrees


70 degrees

Rationale: A 70 degree oblique position is necessary to image the zygapophyseal joints in the thoracic vertebrae.

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