Skull

Question 1

Caldwell view is AKA

Answer 1

Occipitofrontal View

PA Axial

Question 2

TT for Caldwell view

Answer 2

15 Degrees Caudad

Question 3

What is the Caldwell view good for

Answer 3

Paranasal sinuses (especially frontal and ethmoidal sinuses), orbits (superior orbital rims), sphenoid wings, petrous ridges

optimal for facial bones

Question 4

Towne view is AKA

Answer 4

AP Axial

Question 5

TT for Towne View

Answer 5

35 degrees caudal

Question 6

What is the Towne view good for

Answer 6

Foramen magnum, petrous pyramids, dorsum sellae and posterior clinoid processes (visible in shadow of FM)

Occipital projection  occipital bone and posterior fossa space (looking for occipital plagiocephaly/lambdoid suture info)

fractures of skull and neoplastic changes

Question 7

Waters view is AKA

Answer 7

Occipitomental View

PA

Question 8

TT for waters view

Answer 8

None

Question 9

What is the waters view good for

Answer 9

Sinuses (optimal view for frontal and maxillary), orbits, zygomatic arches

open mouth to view sphenoid sinuses

Assessing fractures of the mid-face and acute sinusitis.