An 8:1 grid was used for a mobile AP hip projection. The same AP hip projection was later ob-tained in the Radiology Department using a 12:1 table-Bucky grid

Which of the two hip projections will demonstrate the greatest grid artifact noise if misposi-tioned?
a. 8:1 grid
b. 12:1 grid


ANS: B

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