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Cranial Radiography

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show IOML  
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For the lateral projection of the cranium, the _________ plane should be parallel to the IR, and the __________ should be perpendicular to the IR.   show
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show 2" above the EAM  
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show Dorsal Decubitus  
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To ensure that there is no rotation or tilt in the lateral projection of the cranium, what lines must be positioned in relation to the IR?   show
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show OML and Midsagittal Perpendicular; CR exits the Nasion  
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The PA Axial projection of the cranium is also called what projection?   show
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For the Caldwell projection of the cranium, what lines must be perpendicular to the IR?   show
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show 15 degrees Caudad, exiting the nasion  
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show Towne  
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For the Towne projection of the cranium, how is the head positioned in relation to the IR?   show
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How is the central ray positioned for the Towne projection of the Cranium?   show
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During the Towne projection of the cranium, if the patient is only able to get the IOML perpendicular to the IR, how is the Central Ray positioned?   show
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show AP or AP Axial  
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When the AP or AP Axial projection of the cranium is used instead of the PA or Caldwell projection, what structure will be significantly magnified?   show
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show OML and Midsagittal  
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How is the central ray positioned for the AP and AP Axial projection of the cranium?   show
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How can you tell the difference from the AP and the AP Axial projection of the cranium?   show
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show Haas  
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show PA Axial projection  
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show Midsagittal plane; OML  
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Central Ray for the Haas projection is:   show
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show Schuller  
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For the SMV projection what line should be parallel with the IR?   show
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How is the central ray directed for the Schuller method for the CRANIAL BASE?   show
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show 37°  
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show OML  
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show 25° Cephalad  
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For a PA projection of the skull where does the CR exit?   show
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What plane is parallel to the IR for a lateral projection of the skull?   show
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show Perpendicular  
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The PA axial projection Haas method, the CR is angled which way?   show
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show IOML  
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show Midsagittal = parallel; Interpupillary and IOML = Perpendicular; CR enters 2" superior to EAM  
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Where does the CR exit for the PA Axial projection of the skull?   show
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show 15° Caudad; Positioned to exit the nasion  
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The CR passes through the level of the EAM on which projection of the skull?   show
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show 15° Caudad  
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show IOML  
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show IOML  
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What line should be placed parallel to the IR for the SMV projection?   show
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show OML  
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What suture is between the occipital and the parietal bones?   show
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The fibrous joints of the skull are called __________.   show
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How many facial bones are there?   show
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show Lambdoidal and Sagittal Sutures  
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show Posterior to the Coronal suture between the left and right parietal bones  
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show 22  
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What are the bones of the Calvaria?   show
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show 8  
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What bones make up the floor of the cranium?   show
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In newborns, the areas of the skull of incomplete ossification are called ____________.   show
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show Coronal and Sagittal sutures  
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show Squamosal  
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The point where the Parietal, Occipital and Mastoid portion of the Temporal bones meet is called the _______________.   show
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show Pterion  
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show Between the Frontal and both parietal bones  
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What method will show the Petrous Ridge in the lower 3rd of the orbits and the anterior ethmoidal air cells?   show
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Which projection will demonstrate the petrous pyramids filling the orbits?   show
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What will be magnified on the AP projection of the skull compared to the PA projection of the skull and what will the outer edge be closer to?   show
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Which projection will demonstrate the posterior portion of the foramen magnum with the dorsum sellae and the posterior clinoid process projected within the foramen magnum?   show
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show 40 to 60 Degrees Caudad  
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Both of these projections will demonstrate symmetric petrous pyramids, and the Dorsum Sellae and Posterior clinoid process within the Foramen Magnum:   show
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What method is used to demonstrate the cranial base?   show
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show IOML  
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The SMV projection will clearly demonstrate what?   show
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Where and how is the central ray directed for the AP Axial projection of the skull?   show
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show Occipital bone, Foramen Magnum, symmetrical petrous pyramids, and the dorsum sellae and posterior clinoid process within the foramen magnum  
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show Orbital Roofs, EAM, TMJ, Greater Wings of the Sphenoid  
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Which projection will demonstrate the Sella Turcica in profile and clearly demonstrate the Anterior clinoid process, Dorsum Sellae and Posterior clinoid process?   show
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show Interpupillary Line  
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