Exam 11: Cranium

Which reference line is positioned perpendicular to the angled image receptor for the PA axial (Caldwell method)projection of the sinuses?

The base of the temporal bone contains an opening through which the internal carotid artery passes and is termed the:

The six areas of incomplete ossification in a newborn infant's skull are called the:

Which paranasal sinuses are labeled with the letter A in this image?

At which level will the central ray be placed for the tangential projection of the zygomatic arch?

All of the following should be seen on a lateral image of the skull,except:

Which bone has condyles that articulate with the atlas of the cervical spine?

All of these structures are demonstrated on an AP axial (Towne method)projection of the skull,except:

At which level will the central ray be placed for the SMV projection of the zygomatic arches?

Which projection of the skull requires MSP be positioned parallel and interpupillary line perpendicular to the IR plane?

Letter C in the diagram below of the orbit labels the:

The part of the cranial base identified in the figure below is the:

Which of the following is placed perpendicular to the image receptor for the acanthoparietal projection (reverse Waters method)of the facial bones?

The sinus identified in the figure below is the:

Which of the following lines is placed perpendicular to the image receptor plane for the AP axial (Towne)projection?

All of the following should be clearly demonstrated on a lateral projection of the paranasal sinus,except:

The part of the mandible identified in the figure below is the:

Which of the following foramina will be demonstrated in the orbit on a parietoacanthial (Waters method)radiograph?

Which projection best demonstrates the maxillary sinuses?

The opening into the apex of the orbit for the transmission of the optic nerve and ophthalmic artery is called the: