If a foreign body were located in the plantar surface of the foot, which projection would best determine its placement?
dorsoplantar
mediolateral
plantodorsal axial
AP oblique
mediolateral
Rationale: The mediolateral projection or lateral position will best demonstrate placement of a foreign object, determining if it affects only soft tissue or involves bone.
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