All of the following are reasons for using a slight caudal angle on AP projections of the chest except:

A. Better demonstration of posterior lung bases and costophrenic angles
B. Allows for a decrease in technique
C. Reduces lordotic distortion of upper lungs, rib cage, and clavicles
D. Reduces lordotic "straightening" of normal curvature of spine


Answer: B

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