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How many bones does the skull consist of?
How many bones does the skull consist of?
- 18
- 24
- 22 (correct)
- 12
Which imaging modality is the first choice for diagnostic imaging in cases of head trauma today?
Which imaging modality is the first choice for diagnostic imaging in cases of head trauma today?
- Computed tomography (CT) scan (correct)
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Which imaging modality is still a useful diagnostic tool when a CT scanner is not immediately available?
Which imaging modality is still a useful diagnostic tool when a CT scanner is not immediately available?
- Radiography (X-ray) (correct)
- Ultrasound
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Nuclear medicine scan
What does the cranium protect?
What does the cranium protect?
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Which imaging modality is the principal imaging modality for the paranasal sinuses and some types of facial injuries?
Which imaging modality is the principal imaging modality for the paranasal sinuses and some types of facial injuries?
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Study Notes
Skull Structure
- The skull consists of 22 bones.
Diagnostic Imaging
- Computed Tomography (CT) is the first choice for diagnostic imaging in cases of head trauma.
- X-ray is still a useful diagnostic tool when a CT scanner is not immediately available.
- CT is the principal imaging modality for the paranasal sinuses and some types of facial injuries.
Cranium Function
- The cranium protects the brain.
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