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"in the lateral decubitus position, position the patient so that the humeri are extended 90 degrees to the thorax, with the elbows flexed so that the forearms are parallel to the thorax; spinal curvature in the AP projection will determine if a right lateral or a left lateral is performed."

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"in the lateral decubitus position, position the patient so that the humeri are extended 90 degrees to the thorax, with the elbows flexed so that the forearms are parallel to the thorax; spinal curvature in the AP projection will determine if a right lateral or a left lateral is performed."

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"orientation "

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Semicolons

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"in the lateral decubitus position, position the patient so that the humeri are extended 90 degrees to the thorax, with the elbows flexed so that the forearms are parallel to the thorax; spinal curvature in the AP projection will determine if a right lateral or a left lateral is performed."

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"when implementing a horizontal beam technique, ensure the distal upper limbs are not overlying the region of interest; ask the patient to cross their arms over their upper thorax, or to extend them in a similar position to that achieved in the lateral decubitus position"

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