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For the optimal image of the mastoid process which of the following should occur:
1. use a 0.6 mm focal spot or less 2. use a high resolution screen 3. use smallest possible film size
All of the above
which of the following are demonstrated on the AP axial (Towns) method projection of the skull:
1. petrous pyramids 2. occipital bone 3. posterior portion of the foramen magnum
All of the above
which of parts of the patient's face touch the table for a PA axial projection of the caldwell?
forhead and nose
The base of the temperal bone contains an opening which the internal coratid artery passes...
the foramen lacerum
the thickest and densest bone in the cranium is what?
petrous portion of the temperal bone
The base of the anterior portion of the occiptal bone contains 2 large openings that allow blood vessels and nerves to pass through are called
jugular foreman
larger apperture in the occiptial bone through which the madula oblongata and the spinal cord are termed the
foraman magnum
the posterior half of the base of the skull is composed of which bone
occipital
Know anatamoy of skull
point out on pics
the superior aspect of the sphenoid bone contains a deep compression that contains the?
pituitary gland
The six areas of incomplete ossification of an newborn infants skull
fontanells
the suture located between the occipital bone and the parietal bone is the?
lambdoidal suture
which of the following bones are contained in the calvarium: 1. frontal 2. paritiel 3. temperal
frontal & paritial
Calvarium = skull cap
which of the following bones is contained the floor of the cranium
1. ethmoid 2. sphenoid 3. temperal
All 3
the bones of the cranium are joined together by fibrous joints called
sutures
how many bones are in the skull
22.0
which of the following are clearly demonstrated on the SMV projection of the cranial base
1. mastoid process 2. sphenoid process 3. coratid canals
all 3
for an SMV projection of the cranial base the CR should always be perpindicular to what positioning line
IOML
what is the CR angulation for the SMV projection?
0 - zero
Shullers method.
What is this projection for?
Cranial base
Which line should be parrallel to the plane of the IR for the SMV projection of the cranial base?
IOML- infraorbital meatal line
What is the average CR angulation for the PA axial projection of the skull for the Haas method?
25 degress cephalic
Which of the following is clearly demonstrated within the foreaman magnum during the AP axial of the skull?
Dorsum Sellae
Sella Turcica
posterior clinoid processes
Dorsum Sellae
Posterior Clinoid Processes
The infraorbial meatal line is placed perpendicular to the IR during the town projection of the skull how much is the CR angled?
37 degress
Which of the following lines is placed perpendicular to the plane of the IR for the AP axial projection?
OML
Orbital Meatal line
Often the patient cannot be placed in the prone position for a PA axial projection of the skull what CR angle can be used if an AP axial projection is done instead?
20 cephalic
Which of the following is perpendicular to the plane of the IR for the caldwell projection of the skull?
OML
The CR angle for the PA axial or caldwell projection of the skull is?
15 degrees caudal
What method will demonstrate the petrous ridges in the orbits, the ethmoid and frontal sinus, and the crista galla?
Caldwell
Which of the following will be superimposed in the lateral projection of the skull?
orbital roofs
EAM
temporal mandibular joints, or what combo?
All of the Above
Which of the following is true regarding lateral projections of the skull?
1.midsaggital plane of the head is parallel to the plane of the IR
2.Interpupillary line is perpendicular to the IR
3. The mento meatal line is parallel with the bottom edge of the IR
1 and 2
The CR and center of the IR postion for a lateral projection of the skull is?
above the EAM
exteranl acoustic meatus
Which plane of the head is placed parallel to the IR for a lateral projection of the skull?
midsaggital
In a typical shaped head the petrous pyramids project anteriorly and medially at what angle?
47 degress

pg. 301
What skull is narrow from side to side?
dolichocephalic
Which skull type is considered average?
Mesocephalic
Know positioning lines and positioning points
in book page 300. and he gave us a handout
SWhat is located in the innerear?
Concha
tympanic membrane
auditory tube
semicircular canal
semicircular canal
The vestibule cochlear organ is the organ of?
hearing and balance
The tube in your head that can get clogged and interfere with your balance
Eustachian tube/auditory tube
The petro mastoid portion is a part of which bone?
ethmiod
sphenoid
occipital
temporal
temporal
Which bone in the skull contains the auditory organs and organs of hearing?
temporal bone
Which bone has condyles that articulate with the atlas of the cervical spine?
Occipital
Once again he reminds us to know the anatomy of the skull.
pg. 277-297
Which skull suture is located between the parietal bones?
sagittal
Which suture is between the frontal and parietal bones?
coronal
Which is not a facial bone?
maxilla
ethmoid
mandible
zygomatic
ethmoid
Which is not a bone of the cranium?
frontal
maxilla
spheniod
occipital
maxilla
The cranial bones original join together by articualtions called?
sutures
How many bones make up the face?
14
How many bones are in the cranium?
8
By the way...
... these were ALL completed at the pool!
And another thing
NO adult beverages involved!