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Figure 3.53. (Continued) Dorsoproximal to dorsodistal oblique 1. Articular surface of the lateral condyle of the third metacarpal
(D45–70Pr‐DDiO) projection of the metacarpophalangeal joint. In bone.
this projection, the flexed fetlock joint is held on top of the detector. 2. Sagittal ridge on the distal articular surface of the third metacar­
The primary X‐ray beam is directed distally in a 45–70° dorsoproxi­ pal bone.
mal dorsodistal direction and is centered on the dorsal aspect of the 3. Articular surface of the medial condyle of the third metacarpal
midsagittal ridge of metacarpus/metatarsus for evaluation of the bone.
dorsal articular surface of the condyle of MCIII/MTIII. 4. Proximal dorsal aspect of the proximal phalanx.

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