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cranium, facial bones, orbits, sinuses, nasal bones+ theory only Flashcards

1
Q

What is the degree of difference between the OML
and IOML?

A

7 degrees

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What is the degree of difference between the OML
and GML?

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8 degrees

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what is the CR for PA mandibular rami

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perpendicular exiting the acanthion

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what structures are visualized on PA projection of ,and mandibular rami

A

Mandibular body (central part not
shown well) and rami
Medial/lateral displacement of
fractures of rami

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how is the patient positioned for PA Axial projection( theory only)

A

MSP and OML perpendicular to IR

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CR for PA axial mandible theory only projection

A

20 or 25 degrees cephalad
to exit at the acanthion

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what structures are visualized PA axial theory only projection

A

Mandibular body (central part not
shown well) and rami
Medial/lateral displacement of
fractures of rami

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Patient position for Axiolateral/axiolateral oblique-theory only

A

IPL perependicular to IR
Mouth closed teeth together
Ramus – true lateral
Body – rotate head 30 degrees
toward IR
Symphysis – rotate patient’s
head 45 degrees toward IR

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CR for Axiolateral/axiolateral oblique -theory only

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25 degrees cephalad to
pass directly through the
mandibular region of
interest
If the shoulder will be
projected onto the
mandible:
Adjust MSP of skull with ~
15 degree angle and
adjust CR cephalic angle
to 10 degrees cephalad

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what structures are visualized in Axiolateral/axiolateral oblique

A

Structure that is parallel to IR
Ramus
Body
Symphysis

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patient position for SMV- submentovertical theory only projection

A

MSP perpendicular to IR
IOML as parallel to IR as
possible

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CR for SMV (Submentovertical)

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Perpendicular to the
IOML and entering the
MSP of the throat at a
level approx. 1 inch
(2.5cm) posterior to
outer canthus

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13
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what structures are visualized on SMV projection

A

Bilateral symmetric image of
the zygomatic arches free of
superimposed structures

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Patient position for Tangential projection of zygomatic arches

A

IOML as parallel to IR as
possible
Rotate MSP of head approx.
15 degrees toward side of
interest
Tilt top of head approx. 15
degrees away from side of
interest

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15
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what is the CR for tangential projection of zygomatic arches

A

Perpendicular to IOML
and centered to
zygomatic arch at a
point approx. 1 inch
(2.5 cm) posterior to
the outer canthus

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16
Q

what structures are visualized on tangential projection of zygomatic arches

A

Zygomatic arch free of
superimposition
Projection useful in patients
with depressed fractures or flat
cheekbones

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what is the patient position of AP Axial (modified Towne) of zygomatic arches

A

MSP and OML perpendicular
to IR

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CR for AP Axial (Modified Towne) -zygomatic arches

A

Entering the glabella
approx. 1 inch (2.5 cm)
above nasion at an
angle of 30 degrees
caudad
If the patient cannot
flex neck to get OML
perpendicular – adjust
IOML perpendicular and
angle 37 degrees
caudad

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what is the patient position for AP Axial projection for TMJs

A

MSP and OML perpendicular to
IR

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what is the CR for AP axial of the TMjs projection

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Directed 35 degrees
caudad, centered midway
between TMJ’s and
entering at a point approx.
3 inch (7.6cm) above the
nasion
Open and closed mouth
projections
NOTE: open mouth should
not be attempted with
patients who have had a
recent injury

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21
Q

structures for PA axial tmjs projection

A

Condyles of the mandible and
mandibular fossae of the temporal
bones

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patient position for Axiolateral TMJs projection

A

Seated upright or
semiprone
Center a point ½ inch
(1.3cm) anterior to EAM
to IR
Place head in lateral
position – affected side
closest to IR
MSP parallel to IR
IPL perpendicular to IR
After making exposure with
patient’s mouth closed,
change IR, then (unless
contraindicated) have the
patient open the mouth
widely

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CR for Axiolateral TMJs projection

A

Directed to
midpoint of IR at
angle of 25 or 30
degrees caudad
CR enters ½ inch
(1.3 cm) anterior
and 2 inches (5cm)
superior to upside
EAM

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24
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structures for Axiolateral projection of TMJs

A

TMJ anterior to EAM
Condyle in mandibular
fossa in close-mouth
examination
Condyle inferior to articular
tubercle in open-mouth
examination if patient is
normal and able to open
mouth widely

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25
Q

PA axial caldwell-cranial bones

A

-OML perpendicular
-Centered @ nasion
-15 degrees caudad
-Petrous ridges in lower
1/3 of orbits

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PA axial caldwell -facial bones

A

-OML perpendicular
-Centered @ nasion
-15 degree caudad
-Petrous ridges in
lower 1/3 of orbits

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PA axial caldwell-sinuses

A

-OML perpendicular
-Centered at nasion
-Perpendicular CR
15 degree angle
between OML and CR
-Petrous ridges in
lower 1/3 of orbits

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PA Axial Caldwell- orbits

A

-OML perpendicular
- centred @ nasion
-30 degrees caudad
-Petrous ridges below
inferior margin of
orbits

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29
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AP Axial Towne- cranial bones

A

-OML perpendicular
-Center @ 2 ½ inch above glabella,
passing through EAMs, exiting
foramen magnum
-30 degrees caudad
(OML perpendicular)
37 degrees caudad
(IOML perpendicular)
– Dorsum sella within
foramen magnum

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30
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Parietoacanthial Waters-facial bone

A

-center at acanthion
-Perpendicular CR
-OML forms 37 degree
angle to plane of IR
-Petrous ridges below
floor of maxillary
sinus

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Parietoacanthial waters-sinuses

A

-center at acanthion
-Perpendicular CR
-OML forms 37 degree
angle to plane of IR
-Petrous ridges below
floor of maxillary sinus

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32
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Parietoacanthial
Waters- nasal bones

A

-center at acanthion
-Perpendicular CR
-OML forms 37 degree
angle to plane of IR
-Petrous ridges below
floor of maxillary sinus

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33
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Parietoacanthial
Waters-orbits=modified waters

A

-center at acanthion
-Perpendicular CR
OML forms 50 degree
angle to plane of IR
– Petrous ridges within
maxillary sinus

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34
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lateral-cranial bones

A

-perpendicular CR
-Center 32 inches superior to EAM

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Lateral - facial bones

A
  • perpendicular CR
    -Entering lateral
    surface of the
    zygomatic bone
    halfway between the
    outer canthus and
    EAM
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Lateral -sinuses

A

-perpendicular CR
-Perpendicular to the bridge
of the nose, at a point ½
inch (1.3 cm) distal to the
nasion

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lateral- orbits

A

-perpendicular CR
-Perpendicular through
the outer canthus

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38
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what side+ orientation IR is used for PA axial caldwell cranial bones

A
  • medium IR + lengthwise
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CR for PA Axial caldwell cranial bones

A

15 degrees caudad, exiting nasion

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40
Q

what is the patient position for PA Axial caldwell of cranial bones

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-PA upright
-Nose= forehead against IR
-OML aligned perpendicular to IR
-check MSP is straight =no tilt or rotation

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41
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collimation for PA Axial caldwell projection of the cranial bones

A

includes vertex of skull, and lateral skull margins

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breathing instructions for PA axial caldwell projection of cranial bones

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-suspend

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43
Q

where can you look for rotation on a PA axial caldwell

A

lateral boarder of skull tpo lateral borders of orbits on each side

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44
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where to look for tilt on PA Axial caldwell

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-look at petrous pyramids, to see if that are symmetrical

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45
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Where to look for OML/CR position on PA Axial caldwell

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-too see if teh OML is aligned look to see if petrous pyramids are in the lower 1/3rd

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46
Q

what happens to petrous pyramids if we increase CR caudal angulation?

A

move further down
IE)15- 25 = they will move out of orbits

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47
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how do we fix the petrous pyramids being in the orbits, with perpendicular CR + OML perpendicular

A

correct by increasing CR caudal angel OR tipping head back

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48
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how do we fix the petrous pyramids being out of the orbits( below them)

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corrects by decrease in CR caudal angle or tip head down

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49
Q

what IR= orientation is used for AP Axial Towne projection of the cranial bones

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-medium IR lengthwise

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50
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what is the CR for AP Axial towne projection of the cranial bones

A

30 degrees caudad (if OML perpendicular); 37 degrees caudad (if IOML
perpendicular) – entering 2.5 inches above glabella, passing through EAM, exiting
foramen magnum

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51
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Patient position for AP axial towne projection of the cranial bones

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AP upright
* Posterior head against IR
* Tuck chin to bring OML perpendicular to IR
* Adjust MSP straight (no tilt or rotation)

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52
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what is the collimation for the AP Axial townes projection of the cranial bones

A
  • Include vertex of skull and occipital bone and lateral skull margins (1 inch
    beyond skin line)
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53
Q

what are the breathing instruction for AP Axial townes projection of the cranial bones

A

suspend

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54
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on the AP Axial (Towne) – Cranial bones where do you look for rotation?

A
  • Include vertex of skull and occipital bone and lateral skull margins (1 inch
    beyond skin line)
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on the AP Axial (Towne) – Cranial bones where do you look for tilt

A

– Symmetric petrous pyramids

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56
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on the AP Axial (Towne) – Cranial bones where do you look for OML/CR postion?

A

Dorsum sellae and posterior clinoid processes visible within foramen
magnum

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57
Q

what error has occurred if the dorsum sella projects above the foramen
magnum

A

-insufficient caudal angulation= increase CR caudal angulation OROr tuck patient’s chin down to place OML
perpendicular to IR

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58
Q

what error has occurred if the anterior arch of C1 is laying in the
foramen magnum?

A

-excessive CR angulation, fix=less CR caudal angulation is
required OR extend patient’s neck to place OML
perpendicular to IR

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59
Q

what is the IR size+orientation for Lateral projection of cranial bones

A

medium IR, crosswise

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Q

what is the CR for lateral projection of the cranial bones

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: Perpendicular; entering 2 inches superior to EAM

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what is the patient position for the lateral projection of the cranial bones

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  • Upright – L or R lateral
  • IPL perpendicular to IR (no tilt)
  • MSP parallel to IR (no rotation)
  • IOML perpendicular to front edge of IR (chin lifted slightly)
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what is the collimation for the lateral projection of the cranial bones.

A

Include frontal bone, vertex of skull, and occipital bone (1 inch beyond
skin lin)

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63
Q

what is the breathing instructions for lateral projection of the cranial bones.

A

suspend

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64
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where to look for rotation on the lateral projection of the cranial bones

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– alignment/mis-alignment anteriorly-posteriorly
Superimposed orbital roofs and greater wings of sphenoid
Superimposed mastoid regions and EAM
Superimposed TMJs
Sella turcica in profile

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65
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where to look for tilt on the lateral projection of the cranial bones

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alignment/mis-alignment superiorly-inferiorly
Superimposed orbital roofs and greater wings of sphenoid
Superimposed mastoid regions and EAM
Superimposed TMJs
Sella turcica in profile

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66
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IR size + orientation for a PA Axial caldwell projection for the facial bones

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Medium IR, lengthwise

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67
Q

what is the CR for A PA axial caldwell projection of the facial bones

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15 degrees caudad, exiting the nasion

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what is the patient position for a PA axial, caldwell projection of the facial bones

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  • PA upright
  • Nose + forehead against IR
  • OML aligned perpendicular to IR
  • Check MSP is straight (no rotation or tilt)
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69
Q

what is the collimation fro a PA axial, caldwell projection of the facial bones

A

Include lateral margins of skull, half of forehead, and
upper incisors

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70
Q

what is the breathing instructions for PA Axial projection of the facial bones

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suspend breathing

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71
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where do you look for rotation for PA Axial caldwell projection of facial bones

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– lateral border of skull to lateral borders of orbits on each side, saem as cranial bones

72
Q

where do you look for tilt for PA Axial caldwell projection of facial bones

A

– symmetric petrous pyramids

73
Q

where do you look for OML/ CR position for PA Axial caldwell projection of facial bones

A

petrous pyramids lying in lower 1/3 of orbits

74
Q

what is the IR size+ orientation for Parietoacanthial (wateres) projection of the facial bones

A

medium IR and lengthwise

75
Q

What is the CR fro Parietoacanthial (waters) projection of the facial bones

A

: Perpendicular to exit the acanthion

76
Q

what is the patient position for parietoacanthial (Waters) – Facial bones

A
  • PA upright
  • Adjust chin until MML perpendicular to IR (OML @ 37 degree
    angle to IR)
  • Check MSP is straight (no rotation or tilt)
77
Q

what is the collimation for a parietoacanthial (waters) projection of the facial bones

A
  • Include lateral margins of skull, half of forehead, and upper
    incisors
78
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breathing instructions for waters projection of facial bones

A

suspend

79
Q

how to recognize rotation on waters projection of the facial bones

A

– distances between lateral borders of skull and orbits equal
on both sides

80
Q

how to recognize tilit on waters projection of the facial bones

A

MSP of head aligned with long axis of collimated field

81
Q

how to recognize OML/ MML position on waters projection of the facial bones

A

– petrous ridges projected immediately below
maxillary sinuses

82
Q

lateral facial bones IR size+ orientation

A

medium IR, lengthwise

83
Q

what is the CR for lateral projection of the facial bones

A

: Perpendicular; entering lateral surface of zygomatic bone;
halfway between outer canthus and EAM

84
Q

patient position for lateral projection of the facial bones

A

Position:
* Upright – L or R lateral
* IPL perpendicular to IR (no tilt)
* MSP parallel to IR (no rotation)
* IOML perpendicular to front edge of IR (chin lifted slightly)

85
Q

what is the collimation for lateral projection of the facial bones

A
  • Include about half of frontal bone/frontal sinus to EAM, all
    facial bones (but not necessary to include all of the mandible)
86
Q

where to look for rotation on the lateral projection of the facial bones

A

– alignment/mis-alignment anteriorly-posteriorly
Superimposed orbital roofs (same as cranial bones lateral)
Sella turcica in profile (same as cranial bones lateral)
WANT Almost perfectly superimposed mandibular rami (almost
superimposed due to magnification)

87
Q

where to look for tilt on the lateral projection of the facial bones

A

Tilt – alignment/mis-alignment superiorly-inferiorly
Superimposed orbital roofs (same as cranial bones lateral)
Sella turcica in profile (same as cranial bones lateral)
WANT Almost perfectly superimposed mandibular rami (almost
superimposed due to magnification)

88
Q

why do we use a straight CR for sinuses

A

CLEARLY shows air fluid levels MORE precisely then angled CR

89
Q

what is necessary to demonstrate air, fluid + soft tissue for the sinuses

A

Balance of contrast + brightness = NECESSARY

90
Q

what is the IR size and orientation for PA Axial caldwell sinuses

A

medium IR, lengthwise

91
Q

what is the CR for the PA Axial caldwell projection of the sinuses

A

perpendicular, exiting the nasion

92
Q

what is the patient positioning for PA Axial caldwell projection of the sinuses

A
  • PA upright
  • Adjust chin until OML forms 15 degree angle to horizontal CR
  • Check MSP is straight (no rotation or tilt)
93
Q

what is the collimation for a PA Axial caldwell projection of the sinuses

A

Include lateral margins of skull, half of forehead, and upper incisors

94
Q

what is the breathing instructions for PA Axial caldwell projection of the sinuses

A

Suspend

95
Q

how to detect rotation on a PA axial caldwell projection of the sinuses

A

Equal distance between lateral border of the skull and lateral border
of the orbits (same as cranial and facial bones, although a bit different wording)

96
Q

how to detect tilt on a PA axial caldwell projection of the sinuses

A

– symmetric petrous pyramids (same as cranial and facial bones)

97
Q

how to detect OML position on a PA axial caldwell projection of the sinuses

A

petrous pyramids lying in lower 1/3 of orbits
frontal sinuses lying above frontonasal suture and anterior ethmoidal air
cells lying above petrous ridges (only sinuses)
Any corrections that need to be made to position of petrous ridges within orbits – only move patient’s
head, never move CR angle (always perpendicular CR)

98
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IR size and orientation for parietoacanthial waters projection of the sinuses

A

Medium IR lengthwise

99
Q

what is the CR for the parietoacanthial waters projection of the sinuses

A

Perpendicular to exit the acanthion

100
Q

what is the patient position for the Parietoacanthial Waters projection of the sinuses

A

Position:
* PA upright
* Adjust chin until MML perpendicular to IR (OML @ 37 degree angle to IR)
* Check MSP is straight (no rotation or tilt)

101
Q

what is the collimation for the parietoacanthial waters projection of the sinuses

A
  • Include lateral margins of skull, half of forehead, and upper incisors
102
Q

what are the breathing instructions for the parietoacanthial waters projections

A

suspend

103
Q

how to detect rotation on Parietoacanthial Waters projection of the sinuses

A

Rotation –
– distances between lateral borders of skull and orbits equal on both sides (same
as facial bones)
– orbits and maxillary sinuses symmetric on each side (only for sinuses)

104
Q

how to detect tilt on Parietoacanthial Waters projection of the sinuses

A

how to detect rotation on Parietoacanthial Waters projection of the sinuses

105
Q

what should the OML position be for parietoacanthial waters projection of teh sinuses

A
  • OML position – Petrous pyramids lying immediately inferior to floor of maxillary
    sinuses
106
Q

IR size + orientation for the Open mouth Waters projection of the sinuses

A

medium IR-lengthwise

107
Q

CR for the Open mouth Waters projection of the sinuses

A

perpendicular to exit acanthion

108
Q

what is the patient position for the nmnb

A
  • PA upright
  • Adjust chin until MML perpendicular to IR (OML @ 37 degree angle to IR)
  • After positioning the MML, ask patient to open mouth by dropping jaw
  • Check MSP is straight (no rotation or tilt)
109
Q

what is the collimation for Open mouth Waters projection of the sinuses

A

Include lateral margins of skull, half of forehead, and upper incisors (could
collimate tighter than regular Waters)

110
Q

what is the breathing instructions for the Open mouth Waters projection of the sinuses

A

suspend breathing

111
Q

how to detect rotation on the Open mouth Waters projection of the sinuses

A

distances between lateral borders of skull and orbits equal on both sides
orbits and maxillary sinuses symmetric on each side

112
Q

how to detect tilt on the Open mouth Waters projection of the sinuses

A

MSP of head aligned with long axis of collimated field
orbits and maxillary sinuses symmetric on each side

113
Q

how to detect OML position on the Open mouth Waters projection of the sinuses

A

Petrous pyramids lying immediately inferior to floor of maxillary sinuses
Sphenoidal sinus projected through open mouth – only for open mouth waters

114
Q

what is the IR size + orientation for the lateral sinuses

A

medium lengthwise

115
Q

what is the CR for the lateral projection of the sinuses

A

Horizontal, entering ½-1 inch (1.3-2.5cm posterior to outer canthus)

116
Q

what is the patient position for the projection of the lateral sinuses

A

Upright – L or R lateral
* IPL perpendicular to IR (no tilt)
* MSP parallel to IR (no rotation)

117
Q

what is the collimation for the lateral sinuses

A
  • Include about half of frontal bone/frontal sinus to EAM, all facial bones (but
    not necessary to include all of the mandible)
118
Q

what is the breathing instructions for the lateral sinuses

A

suspend breathing

119
Q

how to detect rotation on the lateral projection of the sinuses

A

alignment/mis-alignment anteriorly-posteriorly
Superimposed orbital roofs
Sella turcica in profile
Superimposed mandibular rami

120
Q

how to detect tilt on the lateral projection of the sinuses

A

alignment/mis-alignment superiorly-inferiorly
Superimposed orbital roofs
Sella turcica in profile
Superimposed mandibular rami

121
Q

IR size + orientation for parietoacanthial waters

A

medium lengthwise

122
Q

what is the CR for the Parietoacanthial Waters of the nasal bones

A

Perpendicular to exit the acanthion

123
Q

what is the patient position for the Parietoacanthial Waters of the nasal bones

A
  • PA upright
  • Adjust chin until MML perpendicular to IR (OML @ 37 degree angle to IR)
  • Check MSP is straight (no rotation or tilt)
124
Q

what is the collimation for the Parietoacanthial Waters of the nasal bones

A

limation:
* Collimate longitudinally to include frontal sinus, and transversely to mid-orbit

125
Q

how to detect rotation on the Parietoacanthial Waters projection of the nasal bones

A

– distances between lateral borders of skull and orbits equal on both sides (if you
can see them)
– MSP of head aligned with long axis of collimated field (more helpful)

126
Q

how to detect tilt on parietoacanthial waters projection of the nasal bones

A

MSP of head aligned with long axis of collimated field

127
Q

how to detect OML/MML position on parietoacanthial waters projection of the nasal bones

A

– petrous ridges projected immediately below maxillary sinuses

128
Q

IR orientation and size for lateral nasal bones

A

medium lengthwise

129
Q

what is the CR for the lateral projection of the nasal bones

A

: Perpendicular, 0.5 inch (1.25 cm) inferior to nasion

130
Q

what is the patient position for the lateral nasal bones

A

Upright – L or R lateral
* IPL perpendicular to IR (no tilt)
* MSP parallel to IR (no rotation)

131
Q

what is the collimation for the projection of the lateral nasal bones

A

Include frontal sinus longitudinally; transversely include within 1 inch of nose
skin line

132
Q

breathing instructions for lateral nasal bones

A

suspend breathing

133
Q

is a grid used for the lateral projection of the nasal bones

A

NOOOOO, a grid is NOT used

134
Q

whats the main reason to do projections of the orbits

A

too look, and find/spot foreign bodies

135
Q

how can you reduce geometric shaprness

A
  • reducing OID – use free cassette instead of table/upright bucky to reduce magnification
  • Using small undamaged focal spot
    ➢-SID that is as long as is consistent with exposure factors required
136
Q

is table bucky the best choice when imaging orbits

A

NOOOOOO,– use free cassette instead of table or upright
bucky to reduce chance of artifacts from bucky on image

137
Q

what is the CR for the PA Axial projection of the orbits

A

30 degrees caudad directed through center of orbits

138
Q

what is the patient position for the PA axial caldwell projection of the orbits

A

PA upright
* Nose + forehead against IR
* OML aligned perpendicular to IR
* Check MSP is perpendicular (no rotation or tilt)

139
Q

what is the collimation for the PA Axial caldwell projection of the orbits

A
  • Include 1 inch beyond all sides of the orbit
140
Q

how to detect tilt/ rotation on a PA Axial caldwell projection of the orbits

A

Symmetric visualization of the orbits

141
Q

where do we want the petrous pyramids on the PA Axial projection of the orbist

A

Petrous pyramid lying below orbital shadows

142
Q

IR size + orientation for the lateral projection of the orbits

A

mediusm IR, crosswise

143
Q

what is the CR for the lateral projection of the orbits

A

Perpendicular through outer canthus

144
Q

what is the patient position for the lateral projection of the orbits

A

Position:
* Upright – L or R lateral
* IPL perpendicular to IR (no tilt)
* MSP parallel to IR (no rotation)
* IOML perpendicular to front edge of IR

145
Q

what is the collimation for the lateral projection of the orbits

A

Include 1 inch beyond all sides of the orbit

146
Q

what is the breathing instructions for the lateral orbits

A

suspend

147
Q

where to look for rotation/tilt on the lateral projection of the orbits

A

superimposed orbital roofs- TIS/RAP

148
Q

What should be at the center of the exposure field for the PA axial Caldwell projections?

A

ethmoid sinuses

149
Q

What positioning error occurred if the posterior arch is visualized within the foramen magnum?

A

Excessive chin tuck/excessive caudal CR angle

150
Q

What should be centered within the foramen magnum on an AP axial Townes of the cranial bones?

A

Dorsum sellae

151
Q

Where should the petrous ridges be demonstrated for all PA axial Caldwell projections?

A

Through the lower 1/3 of the orbits

152
Q

What positioning error occured if the petrous ridges are projected below the orbits and the OML is perpendicular?

A

Excessive caudal CR angle

153
Q

Where should the petrous ridges be demonstrated on a Waters projection if the MML is perpendicular to the IR?

A

Below the maxillary sinuses

154
Q

What error occurred on a lateral projection if the greater wings of the sphenoid are misaligned anteriorly/posteriorly?

A

Head is rotated

155
Q

How should the CR be angled for a PA axial Caldwell projection of the cranial bones if the superior orbital fissures are of primary interest?

A

20-25 degrees caudad

156
Q

What could the technologist do for an AP Axial Towne projection if the patient is not able to line up the OML perpendicular to the IR?

A

Align IOML perpendicular and angle CR 37 degrees caudad

157
Q

What line should be perpendicular to the IR for a lateral projection of the cranial bones?

A

IPL

158
Q

What angle does the OML form with IR for a parietoacanthial Waters projection of the facial bones?

A

37 degrees

159
Q

What is the ideal patient position when imaging the sinuses?

A

Upright

160
Q

How should the CR be directed for the PA axial Caldwell projection of the sinuses?

A

Perpendicular, exiting the nasion

161
Q

What is the central ray for the lateral projection of the sinuses?

A

Entering 0.5-1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm) posterior to outer canthus

162
Q

Where should the petrous ridges be demonstrated on an image of a PA axial Caldwell?

A

Through the lower 1/3 of the orbits

163
Q

What positioning error occurred if the petrous ridges were demonstrated at the superior orbital margins and the patient’s OML was perpendicular to the IR?

A

Insufficient caudal CR angle

164
Q

What structures should be demonstrated within the foramen magnum on an AP axial Towne projection of the cranial bones?

A

Dorsum sella and posterior clinoids

165
Q

What positioning error occurred if the posterior arch of C1 was demonstrated within the foramen magnum on an AP axial Towne projection, and the CR was angled 30 degrees?

A

Excessive chin tuck

166
Q

What positioning error occurred on a parietoacanthial Waters projection of the sinuses if the petrous ridges are demonstrated below the maxillary sinuses?

A

No error has occurred

167
Q

What positioning error has occurred on a lateral projection of the facial bones if the greater wings of the sphenoid are misaligned inferiorly/superiorly?

A

Tilt

168
Q

What is the CR for the lateral projection of the nasal bones?

A

Perpendicular to 0.5 inch (1.25cm) inferior to nasion

169
Q

How can image quality be improved when imaging the orbits for localization of foreign bodies?

A

Increase SID

170
Q

What is the central ray for the PA axial projection of the orbits?

A

30 degrees caudad through center of the orbits

171
Q

What is the central ray for the axiolateral oblique projection of the mandible?

A

25 degrees cephalad through the mandibular region of interest

172
Q

How should the patient be positioned for the axiolateral mandible if the body is of primary interest?

A

Rotate head 30 degrees towards IR

173
Q

What projection could be done to obtain a bilaterally symmetric image of the zygomatic arches, free of superimposed structures?

A

Submentovertical or AP axial (Modified Towne)

174
Q

What is the CR for the AP axial projection of the TMJ’s?

A

35 degrees caudad

175
Q

What angle should the OML form with the IR for a Modified Waters projection of the orbits?

A

50 degrees

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