PROCEDURES

Question 1

The relationship between the ends of fractured long bones is referred to as:

Answer 1

-apposition

Question 2

When evaluating a PA axial projection of the skull with a 15-degree caudal angle, the radiographer should see:

Answer 2

• petrous pyramids in the lower third of the orbits
• equal distance from the lateral border of the skull to the lateral rim of the orbit bilaterally
• symmetrical petrous pyramids

Question 3

With the patient’s head in a PA position and the CR directed 20 degrees cephalad, which part of the mandible will be best visualized?

Answer 3

-rami