AP ankle

Question 1

• How should the foot be positioned in relationship to the lower leg for the AP projection of the ankle?

Answer 1

Dorsiflexed 90 degrees

Question 2

• What is the central ray location?

Answer 2

Ankle joint, mid maleoli

Question 3

• How should the distal tibia and distal fibula appear on a properly positioned AP ankle?

Answer 3

They should be slightly superimposed