Femur
AP IR Size: 14x17 Tbl Bky (10x12 for 2nd exp) SID: 40'' Page #'s: 1:318,122	Positioning:   • Pt. Supine with Leg Extended   • Proximal image-rotate leg (and foot) 10°-15° medially (places femoral neck in profile)	CR Entrance & Angle:   • _|_ femoral body   • Collimation:   • Proximal image-Top of film at ASIS, Distal image-bottom of film 2'' below knee joint Respiration:   •	Eval Criteria:   • Femoral neck not foreshortened on proximal femur   • Lesser trochanter not seen beyond the medial border of the femur or only a very small portion seen on the proximal femur   • No knee rotation on the distal femur   • Any orthopedic appliance in its entirety
Lateral (ML) IR Size: 14x17 Tbl Bky (10x12 for 2nd exp) SID: 40'' Page #'s: 1:320,124	Positioning:   • Pt on affected   • Proximal image-roll pelvis 10°-15° laterally   • Distal image-flex knee 45°	CR Entrance & Angle:   • _|_ femoral body   • Collimation:   • Proximal image-Top of film at ASIS, Distal image-bottom of film 2'' below knee joint Respiration:   •	Eval Criteria:   • Distal End: SI anterior surface of femoral condyles   • Inferior surface of the femoral condyles not superimposed because of divergent rays   • Patella in profile & Open patellofemoral space   • Proximal End: Opposite thigh not over area of interest   • Greater & lesser trochanters not prominent   • Any orthopedic appliance in its entirety