MANDIBLE Flashcards
PA AXIAL
-__&__on IR
__&__ is perpendicular to IR
CR: __-__ deg __ exit __
Forehead+ Nose
20-25 deg cephalad nasion
The
shows
PA axial
projection the
Mandibular body and
Rami.
This radiographic
approach is used to
demonstrate medial or
lateral displacement of
fragments in fractures
of the rami.
PA AXIAL
Axiolateral Oblique Projection
CR: Directed ___ to pass directly
through the mandibular region
of interest
25 degrees
cephalad
To demonstratesthe Ramus of
the mandible:
• Keep the patient’s head in a
___ position
true lateral
To demonstrates the Body of the
mandible:
• Rotate the patient’s head __degrees
towardse IR
30
To demonstrates the Symphysis of the mandible:
• Rotate the patient’s head __ degrees towards
the IR
45