Author Question: What positioning error occurred if the mandibular rami superimpose C1 and C2 on the lateral c-spine ... (Read 32 times)

Jkov05 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

What positioning error occurred if the mandibular rami superimpose C1 and C2 on the lateral c-spine image?

the patient's mouth wasn't fully opened
the chin was too flexed
the head was rotated
the chin was too extended

Question 2

The AP axial c-spine will utilize which of the following recommended distances?

50 SID
72 SID
40 SID
60 SID

peilian · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

the head was rotated

Rationale: The AP open mouth should demonstrate the relationship of C1 and 2 centered in the open mouth and between the mandibular rami.

Answer to Question 2

40 SID

Rationale: The AP axial c-spine will utilize a 40 SID.