Zygomatic arches Positioning Flashcards
What SID is used for zygomatic arch views?
40”
What IR is used for zygomatic arch views?
10x12
What breathing technique is used for zygomatic arch views?
Suspended breathing
What are the structures seen for a submentovertical zygomatic arch view?
- Symmetrical bilateral zygomatic arches or “jug handles”
- No rotation of head
- If one side is not visualized, perform tangential projection
What are jug handles?
bilateral zygomatic arches
Whats another name for bilateral zygomatic arches?
Jug handles
Where is the CR for a submentovertical zygomatic arch view?
Perpendicular to IOML, entering at MSP and 1” posterior to outer canthi
Where is the MSP for a submentovertical zygomatic arch view?
Perpendicular to IR
How is the patient positioned for a submentovertical zygomatic arch view?
- Patient is upright (can be done supine but is more difficult for patient)
- Flex head back to place IOML parallel with the IR
Why would you have to angle the CR for a submentovertical zygomatic arch view?
So that it enters perpendicular to the IOML
What would you have to do to the CR so that it enters perpendicular to the IOML for a submentovertical zygomatic arch view?
Angle it
Whats another name for an axial oblique zygomatic arch view?
Tangential projection
Whats another name for a tangential projection zygomatic arch view?
Axial oblique
What are the structures seen for an axial oblique (aka tangential) zygomatic arch view?
Zygomatic arch free from overlying structures
Where is the CR for an axial oblique (aka tangential) zygomatic arch view?
Perpendicular to IOML and centered to the zygomatic arch at a point 1” posterior to outer canthus