Problem: Into which position is a patient placed when an x-ray study is taken at an oblique view? Need solution? Get Online Service! 1. The patient's body is positioned at an angle. 2. The patient is placed prone with the head turned to 1 side. 3. The body is positioned supine. 4. The body is positioned so the x-ray passes from the left side of the body to the right. 5. The body is positioned so the x-ray passes from the right side of the body to the left.