As one increases the degree of femoral abduction for an AP oblique hip projection (modified Cleaves method), the

Question

1. greater trochanter moves closer to the femoral head.
2. lesser trochanter is placed in profile.
3. femoral neck demonstrates increased foreshortening.
4. obturator foramen appears wider.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 3, and 4 only

Answer 1

B