The knee flexion requirement for a mediolateral projection of the knee is:

20 degrees
45 degrees lateral
60 degrees
55 degrees


20 degrees

Rationale: The mediolateral knee requires a 20 degree flexion when positioning to prevent the patellofemoral joint from closing.

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