Which of the following correctly describes the positioning of the non-trauma AP distal femur?

leg is externally rotated 15-20 degrees
leg is left in natural position
leg is internally rotated 3-5 degrees
leg is internally rotated 15-20 degrees


leg is internally rotated 3-5 degrees

Rationale: For the AP non-trauma distal femur, the leg is rotated 3-5 degrees medially or until the femoral condyles are parallel to the plane of the image receptor.

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