How many degrees rotation is necessary to image the zygapophyseal joints from a true lateral position?
30 degrees
20 degrees
45 degrees
70 degrees
20 degrees
Rationale: From a true lateral t-spine, the patient is rotated 20 degrees anterior or posterior to form a 70 degree oblique to image the zygapophyseal joints.
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