AP Axial Skull Projection Quiz
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How should the patient be positioned for the AP axial projection in the skull series?

  • Lying on the right side
  • Lying on the left side
  • Prone position
  • Erect or supine position (correct)
  • What should be perpendicular to the IR for patients unable to flex the neck for the AP axial projection?

  • OML
  • IPL
  • IOML (correct)
  • MSP
  • How should the patient's head be positioned for the lateral projection in the skull series?

  • In a semi-supine position
  • In a prone position
  • In a supine position
  • In a true lateral position (correct)
  • What should be aligned parallel to the IR for the lateral projection in the skull series?

    <p>MSP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What degree of angle is recommended for the PA axial projection in the skull series?

    <p>15°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended patient position for the AP axial projection in the skull series?

    <p>Erect or supine position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the chin be positioned for the AP axial projection in the skull series?

    <p>Depress chin, bringing OML perpendicular to IR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be aligned with the central ray (CR) and midline of the image receptor (IR) for the AP axial projection?

    <p>Midsagittal plane (MSP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the head be positioned for the lateral position in the skull series?

    <p>True lateral position, with the side of interest closest to IR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be parallel to the IR with no rotation or tilt for the lateral position in the skull series?

    <p>Midsagittal plane (MSP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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