Which of the following correctly describes the relationship of the lateral malleolus to the medial malleolus?
The lateral malleolus sits inferior and posterior to the medial malleolus
The lateral and medial malleolus lie on exactly the same plane
The medial malleolus lies inferior and posterior to the lateral malleolus
The lateral malleolus sits inferior and anterior to the medial malleolus
The lateral malleolus sits inferior and posterior to the medial malleolus
Rationale: The lateral malleolus sits more inferior and posterior to the medial malleolus. Knowing this anatomic difference is important as the medial and lateral malleolus should never be positioned to be directly superimposed.
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