Author Question: What additional anatomy should be included on the lateral nasal bone projections? anterior nasal ... (Read 48 times)

RODY.ELKHALIL

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What additional anatomy should be included on the lateral nasal bone projections?
 
 anterior nasal spine
  lacrimal bone
  glabella
  mentum

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes the positioning of the non-trauma AP distal femur?
 
 leg is externally rotated 15-20 degrees
  leg is left in natural position
  leg is internally rotated 3-5 degrees
  leg is internally rotated 15-20 degrees



kbennett34

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Answer to Question 1

anterior nasal spine

Rationale: The anterior nasal spine located where the cartilage of the nose meets the upper lip should be included, as a blow to the nose could include fracture to anterior nasal spine.

Answer to Question 2

leg is internally rotated 3-5 degrees

Rationale: For the AP non-trauma distal femur, the leg is rotated 3-5 degrees medially or until the femoral condyles are parallel to the plane of the image receptor.



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