Left lateral view refers to the view seen when the left side of the body faces the film

• A. The Right Side Faces the Film
• B. The Left Side Faces the Film
• C. The Front Faces the Film
• D. The Back Faces the Film

Answer: (B)

In radiography, the projection is defined by which side of the body is in contact with the image receptor. A left lateral view means the left side is closest to the film, so the image shows the left side in profile. This is used to visualize structures without interference from the opposite side. If the right side faced the film, it would be a right lateral view. If the front faced the film, that would be a frontal (AP/PA) view, and if the back faced the film, that would be a posterior view. So left side facing the film is the left lateral view.