Lower Extremity | Foot AP Position

Name: Foot AP Position

Procedure: The beam is angled toward the toes to show metatarsals and midfoot joints. This projection evaluates fractures alignment and joint spaces.

Patient Position: Supine or seated foot flat

Region: Lower Extremity

Projection: AP

Beam Direction: Angled cephalad

Type of Study: Diagnostic

This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, including guidance from professional bodies such as the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and general principles reflected in commonly used radiography curricula.

It is an original work and does not reproduce or rely on proprietary content from commercial textbooks such as Bontrager or Merrills. For informational purposes only, not patient care.