Lower Extremity | Ankle AP Position

Name: Ankle AP Position

Procedure: The foot is dorsiflexed to open the joint space. This projection evaluates malleoli talar dome and joint alignment.

Patient Position: Supine or seated

Region: Lower Extremity

Projection: AP

Beam Direction: Anterior to posterior

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.