Which position of the humerus is described when the palm of the hand faces the patient's thigh?
neutral
external rotation
internal rotation
anatomical
internal rotation
Rationale: External rotation will position the humeral epicondyles parallel to the image receptor. Internal rotation will position the humeral epicondyles perpendicular to the image receptor. When the palm of the hand faces the patient's thigh, the humerus is in internal rotation.
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