Pelvis

AP Projection

1. Patient in supine position;
2. Medially rotation of the  lower limbs about 15º.

Central ray perpendicular  to the middle between Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) and pubic symphysis.

Respiration: Suspended.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Visualization of the entire pelvis and proximal femur;
• Lesser trochanter on the medial border;
• Greater trochanter in profile;
• Spine in the center of the image and centered with the center of the sacrum;
• Symmetric of obturator foramina;
• Appropriate exposure values (visualization of the all bony trabeculation and soft tissue).