Skull
Position used to demonstrate the petrous ridges in the lower third of the orbits
What is the Caldwell?
This # of bones make up the face
What is 14?
Sinus studies should always be performed in this position whenever possible
What is erect?
Baseline positioned perpendicular for a lateral view of the cranium
What is the IPL?
Raising the arm and applying cold compresses is the recommended treatment protocol for this
What is extravasation?
CR angle and direction for a PA Axial (Caldwell) view of the skull
What is 15 degrees caudad?
Positioning error where the orbital roof plates are not superimposed (one is higher than the other) in a later projection of the cranium
What is tilt?
These sinuses are best demonstrated using the Caldwell Method
What are the frontal sinuses?
Topographic line going from the outer canthus of the eye to the EAM
What is the OML?
These drugs are given prior to an IVU to reduce the risk of a contrast reaction
What are benadryl and prednisone?
CR angle for a Towne's view of the skull using the IOML as the positioning line
What is 3 degrees?
Positioning line perpendicular to the IR for a lateral projection of the nasal bones
What is the IPL?
These sinuses are best demonstrated using the Water's Method
What are the maxillary sinuses?
The CR is parallel to this line for a reverse Water's view
What is the MML?
This organ contains the Loop of Henle
What is the kidney?
A properly positioned AP Axial (Towne Method) should place the dorsum sellae here
What is the foramen magnum?
For an SMV view of the zygomatic arches the central ray is directed perpendicular to this line
What is the IOML?
The auditory ossicles are located in this part of the ear
What is the middle ear?
The difference in degrees between the OML and the IOML
What is 7 or 8 degrees?
Cluster of blood capillaries contained within the nephron
What is the glomerulus?
CR centering for a lateral projection of the cranium
What is 2" superior to the EAM?
Landmark corresponding with the level of the petrous ridges
What is the TEA?
These sinuses are the most posterior in the cranium
What are the sphenoid sinuses?
This line extends from the EAM to just below the nose
What is the AML?
This are of the urinary bladder is where the 2 ureters and the urethra enter
What is the trigone?