Which of the following projections is not recommended when patella is suspected

Which of the following projections is not recommended when patella is suspected?
a- Axial
b- Skyline
c- Lateral
d- A&B

The patella has a triangular shape, with anterior and posterior surfaces.
The apex of the patella is situated inferiorly, and is connected to the tibial tuberosity by the patella ligament.
The base forms the superior aspect of the bone, and provides the attachment area for the quadriceps tendon.

The posterior surface of the patella articulates with the femur, and is marked by two facets:

- Medial facet:
articulates with the medial condyle of the femur.

- Lateral facet:
articulates with the lateral condyle of the femur.
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