Face/skull quiz

Question 1

To achieve an OM30 projection of the face, from the standard OM the radiographer would tilt the head a further 30 degrees.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 1

The radiographer would raise the chin by 45 degrees to ensure the petrous ridge is below the maxillary antrum. The extra 30 degrees is applied using the x-ray tube.

The correct answer is ‘False’.

Question 2

What is this finding.

Select one:

a.
Osteosarcoma

This appearance can degrade into osteosarcoma secondaries.

b.
Pagets

c.
Hyperostosis frontalis interna

Answer 2

b.
Pagets

Question 3

How many fractures?

Select one:

a.
3

b.
4

c.
1

d.
2

Answer 3

a.
3

2 on the zygoma an 1 infraorbital margin (Left)

Question 4

This image is correctly positioned.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 4

The petrous ridge is too high, therefore there is not enough angle on the head.

The correct answer is ‘False’.