Anatomy
The area between the eyebrows and above the bridge of the nose is called the _______.
Glabella
What projection would replace the Parietoacanthial projection for a trauma patient in a c-collar?
Achanthioparietial projection
A patient is placed prone with MSP and OML perpendicular to the IR. The C/R is perpendicular to the IR. Where will the petrous pyramids be located?
Completely filling the orbits
Waters method best demonstrates what?
The Floor of the Orbits
There is a _____ degree difference between the OML and IOML.
7
In the parieto-orbital projection, what is placed in contact with the IR?
Chin, Cheek and Nose
Typically, radiographs to localize a foreign body include what 2 projections?
Lateral and Waters
Foreign body images may require a patient to do what with their eyes?
Look up and down
Floor of the orbits.
Waters
Who's heart grew 3 sizes?
The Grinch
The most inferior opening within the orbit is the ______.
Inferior orbital fissure
This is the best projection for demonstrating a "blow out" fracture of the orbit.
Parieotacanthial modified Waters method
When the Rhese method is positioned correctly, where should the optic foramen be located?
Within the lower outer quadrant of the orbit
The lateral projection best demonstrates which orbit?
The one closest to the IR
This fracture results from a direct blow to the cheek.
Tri-Pod Fracture
Which facial bone forms the most lateral aspect of the orbit?
Zygoma
A modified Caldwell would require a _____ degree _____ angle.
30 degree Caudal Angle
OML forms a ________ angle with the IR when positioned for a modified Waters.
55 degree
The Rhese method best demonstrates which orbit?
The Upside Orbit
What shape is the orbit?
Cone Shaped
The most superior portion of the orbit is formed by the __________ bone.
Frontal
The central ray for this projection enters 1 inch superior and 1 inch posterior to the upside TEA
Parietoorbital Projection
The optic foramen is demonstrated superiorly in the orbit in the Rhese image. What positioning correction needs to take place?
Extend the patient's chin
The optic foramen is best demonstrated on what method?
Rhese
The man from Tennessee who was heading to Pennsylvania was going there to eat what?
Homemade Pumpkin Pie