For a lateral cervical spine image: the midcoronal plane is…

For a lateral cervical spine image: the midcoronal plane is positioned parallel with the IR the IPL is aligned perpendicular to the IR the long axis of the cervical vertebral column is aligned with the short axis of the collimated field a 72-inch (183-cm) SID is used  

For an AP ankle image, the: intermalleolar line is oriented…

For an AP ankle image, the: intermalleolar line is oriented at a 15- to 20-degree angle to the IR lateral malleolus is positioned more posterior than the medial malleolus long axis of the foot is positioned perpendicular to the IR central ray is centered midway between the malleoli