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Jkov05

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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


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peilian

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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.


Jkov05

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

blakcmamba

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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