Chapter 32 Flashcards
Anterioposterior plane
A forward backward plane that is aligned with a specific landmark
Ala-tragus line
Line that runs from the winged flare of the nostril (ala) to the opening of the ear (tragus)
Cassette
A protective film holder container with two intensifying screen
Edentulous
Without teeth
Extraoral radiographs
X-ray taken outside of the mouth
Frankfort plane
A horizontal line from the upper margin of the ear to the lower margin of the eye orbit
Intensifying screen
Screen used to expose sheet film to light when activated by radiation
Lateral
From the side
Midsagittal plane
A horizontal line perpendicular (at a right angle) to the floor. This line divides the body into two equal parts: right and left halves.
Panoramic radiography
An image of the maxillAry and mandibulary arches
