Author Question: Which projection will demonstrate deviation of the bony nasal septum? lateral PA axial Caldwell ... (Read 92 times)

pepyto · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Which projection will demonstrate deviation of the bony nasal septum?

lateral
PA axial Caldwell
parietoacanthial
PA

Question 2

The lateral c-spine image should properly demonstrate:

all of these answers apply
the spinous processes in profile
the zygapophyseal joints
anterior to posterior alignment of the c-spine

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

Answer to Question 1

parietoacanthial

Rationale: The parietoacanthial will bring the chin up, dropping the petrous pyramids inferior to the maxillary sinuses. The bony nasal septum is visible to include potential deviation.

Answer to Question 2

all of these answers apply

Rationale: The lateral c-spine will show the zygapophyseal joints for C3-7 only. The zygapophyseal joints for C1 and 2 are seen through the AP open mouth. The lateral c-spine will also allow for anterior to posterior alignment to be determined and the spinous processes will be seen in profile.