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nasal bone
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lateral patient position | semiprone or seated erect |
| Lateral part position | center nasion to cassette, adjust MSP parallel to cassette, IOML parallel to transverse axis of cassette |
| Lateral respiration | suspended |
| Lateral central ray | perpendicular to bridge of nose, entering 3/4in distal to nasion |
| Lateral shows | bone nearest film and soft structures, both sides are examined for comparison |
| Lateral crit eval | no rotation of nasal bone or soft tissue; anterior nasal spine & frontonasal suture |
| Where is the central ray for the Parietoacanthial (Waters) projection for Nasal Bones? | CR perpendicular through the acanthion to MOF & MSP. |
| How is the patient positioned on the table for a Parietoacanthial (Waters) for Nasal Bones? | Pt prone on the table, head resting on extended chin. |
| What positioning lines are used & how are they orientated to the film for a Parietoacanthial (Waters) for Nasal Bones? | MSP & MML perpendicular to the film. OML forms a 37° angle with the film. |
| What is the direction & tube angle for a Parietoacanthial (Waters) for Nasal Bones? | 0 |
| What structures are best demonstrated for a Parietoacanthial (Waters) for Nasal Bones? | Maxillary sinuses superior to petrous portions, bony nasal septum, deviated bony nasal septum. |
| PA Caldwell | Patient prone, Patient positioned with forehead on table, O.M.L. perpendicular to plane of film, Angle 15o caudal, Central Ray: exits nasion |