The AP knee for an asthenic patient requires the central ray to be directed:
perpendicular to the femorotibial joint
10 degrees cephalic to the femorotibial joint
3-5 degrees caudal to the femorotibial joint
5 degrees cephalic to the femorotibial joint
3-5 degrees caudal to the femorotibial joint
Rationale: The asthenic patient measures less than 18 cm from the ASIS to the tabletop which results in a very thin patient leg. In order for the CR to pass parallel to the tibial plateau, the tube is angled 3-5 degrees caudal.
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