Which of the following projections will demonstrate the clavicle with the least amount of magnification and free of anatomic superimposition?

AP
PA axial
AP axial
PA


PA axial

Rationale: A PA projection of the clavicle will position the clavicle closest to the image receptor reducing magnification. PA axial would demonstrate the clavicle with the least amount of magnification and free of bony thorax superimposition.

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