When imaging the cross-table lateral thoracic spine, which of the following is necessary to position the patient?

flex the knees to take pressure off the lower back
remove the patient from the spine board
raise both of the patient's arms above their head
raise only the arm situated closest to the image receptor


raise both of the patient's arms above their head

Rationale: Image the trauma patient with a horizontal beam for the lateral. The patient's arms will be elevated above their head to remove the humeri from the region of the spine.

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