Name: Ankle Lateral Position
Procedure: The ankle is placed in true lateral to evaluate talar dome malleoli and hindfoot alignment.
Patient Position: Supine or seated
Region: Lower Extremity
Projection: Lateral
Beam Direction: Lateral to medial
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.