Structures Shown

Leg – AP Projection

Entire tibia and fibula must include ankle and knee joints on this projection (or two if needed).

Leg – Mediolateral Projection (Lateral Rotation)

Entire tibia and fibula must include ankle and knee joints on this projection (or two if needed).

Leg – AP Oblique Projection (Medial and Lateral Rotation)

Shows a 45-degree oblique projection of the bones and soft tissues of the leg and one or both of the adjacent joints.

Knee – AP Projection

Distal femur and proximal tibia and fibula are shown. Femorotibial joint space should be open, with the articular facets of the tibia seen on end with only minimal surface area visualized.

Knee – Lateral - Mediolateral Projection

Distal femur, proximal tibia and fibula, and patella are shown in lateral profile. Patellofemoral and knee joints should be open.

Knee – AP Oblique Projection (Medial Rotation)

Distal femur and proximal tibia and fibula with the patella superimposing the medial femoral condyle are shown. Lateral condyles of the femur and tibia are well demonstrated, and the medial and lateral knee joint spaces appear unequal.

Knee – AP Oblique Projection (Lateral Rotation)

Distal femur and proximal tibia and fibula, with the patella superimposing the lateral femoral condyle, are shown. Medial condyles of the femur and tibia are demonstrated in profile.