When performing a PA hand radiographic examination the central ray should be centered to the?

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-instruct patient to lean laterally as necessary to place entire wrist, forearm, and elbow in as near a true frontal position as possilbe. (Medial and lateral epicondyles should be the same distance from IR.)
-align and center forearm to long axis of IR, ensuring that both wrist and elbow joints are included. (Use as large an IR as necessary.)
-drop shoulder to place entire upper limb on same horizontal plane.

Where is the central ray centered for a PA projection of the hand?

Position of part: Hand centered palm down flat, fingers separated. The central ray should be perpendicular to the image receptor at 3rd MCP joint. Central ray: Perpendicular to the image receptor at 3rd MCP joint.

When performing a PA hand radiographic examination the central ray CR should be centered to the _____?

RAD 111.

Where should the central ray be directed?

The central ray is directed to the angle of the jaw at a cranial angle of 30 degrees and a dorsal angle of 5 degrees.