Sesamoid bones in the foot would be best imaged with:
tangential
plantodorsal axial
weight-bearing AP
AP axial
tangential
Rationale: The tangential or skimming beam will best image the sesamoids in profile and free of superimposition. The foot is dorsiflexed and a perpendicular beam is aligned to skim the posterior aspect of the metatarsophalangeal joint.
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