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appyboo

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How is the central ray directed on the Caldwell method for sinuses?
 
 15 degrees caudal
  perpendicular
  15 degrees cephalic
  20 degrees caudal

Question 2

The wedge of bone positioned between the superior and inferior articulating processes for C1 is referred to as:
 
 lateral mass
  articular pillar
  pars interarticularis
  dens



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Answer to Question 1

15 degrees caudal

Rationale: The Caldwell method applies a 15 degree caudal tube angle.

Answer to Question 2

lateral mass

Rationale: The lateral mass is the wedge of bone between the superior articular facet and inferior articular process on C1 . The articular pillar is the wedge of bone positioned between the superior and inferior articulating processes on cervical vertebrae C2-6.



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