Which oblique projection would be preferred to best image the zygapophyseal joints in the lumbar spine?

lateral
AP oblique
AP
PA oblique


AP oblique

Rationale: AP oblique projections will utilize the RPO/LPO positions, which would keep the spine closest to the image receptor reducing magnification.

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