Which projection of the wrist will best demonstrate the scaphoid and the triquetrum?

lateromedial
PA
PA oblique with lateral rotation
PA oblique with medial rotation


PA oblique with lateral rotation

Rationale: The routine PA oblique projection will rotate the hand and wrist 45 degrees lateral. This will demonstrate the scaphoid and triquetrum best.

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