A 15- to 20-degree internally rotated AP oblique ankle projection with poor positioning demon-strates an open distal lateral mortise superimposing the calcaneus. How was the patient misposi-tioned for such an image to be obtained?

a. The foot was plantar-flexed.
b. The leg was not adequately internally rotated.
c. The central ray was centered too caudally.
d. The proximal lower leg was elevated.

A

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