Question 1

The part labeled i is the:

Accepted Answer

A) external acoustic meatus. 
B) tegmen tympani. 
C) auditory tube. 
D) tympanic membrane. 
A) external acoustic meatus. 
B) tegmen tympani. 
C) auditory tube. 
D) tympanic membrane. D

Question 2

Which facial bone forms the majority of the hard palate?

Accepted Answer

A) Mandible 
B) Palatine 
C) Maxilla 
D) Zygomatic 
A) Mandible 
B) Palatine 
C) Maxilla 
D) Zygomatic C

Question 3

A patient enters the ED with a possible fracture of the right zygomatic arch.Which of the following routines would best diagnose a possible fracture of this structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Submentovertical, parietoacanthial, and bilateral tangential superoinferior projections 
B) Parietoacanthial, parieto-orbital, and lateral facial bone projections 
C) Modified parietoacanthial, 15° PA Caldwell, and lateral facial bone projections 
D) Submentovertical, oblique inferosuperior (tangential), and AP axial (Towne method) projections 
A) Submentovertical, parietoacanthial, and bilateral tangential superoinferior projections 
B) Parietoacanthial, parieto-orbital, and lateral facial bone projections 
C) Modified parietoacanthial, 15° PA Caldwell, and lateral facial bone projections 
D) Submentovertical, oblique inferosuperior (tangential), and AP axial (Towne method) projections D

Question 4

Which cranial bone contains the cribriform plate?

Accepted Answer

A) Sphenoid 
B) Occipital 
C) Temporal 
D) Ethmoid 
A) Sphenoid 
B) Occipital 
C) Temporal 
D) Ethmoid

Question 5

The PA axial projection (Haas method) for the cranium requires a CR angle of 25° caudad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the name of the joint found between the lateral condylar processes of the skull and the atlas of C1?

Accepted Answer

A) Zygapophyseal joint 
B) Intervertebral joint 
C) Atlanto-occipital joint 
D) Cervico-occipital joint 
A) Zygapophyseal joint 
B) Intervertebral joint 
C) Atlanto-occipital joint 
D) Cervico-occipital joint

Question 7

Which cranial bone possesses the superior nasal conchae?

Accepted Answer

A) Ethmoid 
B) Sphenoid 
C) Frontal 
D) Temporal 
A) Ethmoid 
B) Sphenoid 
C) Frontal 
D) Temporal

Question 8

The proper name for the parieto-orbital oblique projection is the Schuller method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

For a lateral facial bone projection, the chin should be adjusted so the IOML is perpendicular to the front edge of the IR.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following points is NOT true about the oblique inferosuperior (tangential) projection of the zygomatic arches?

Accepted Answer

A) It requires both rotation and tilt of the skull. 
B) A small focal spot should be used. 
C) The AEC should not be used. 
D) A grid must be used. 
A) It requires both rotation and tilt of the skull. 
B) A small focal spot should be used. 
C) The AEC should not be used. 
D) A grid must be used.

Question 11

Which positioning line is placed perpendicular to the plane of the IR with a true lateral nasal bone projection?

Accepted Answer

A) OML 
B) AML 
C) Interpupillary 
D) Midsagittal 
A) OML 
B) AML 
C) Interpupillary 
D) Midsagittal

Question 12

The aditus is defined as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) large chamber containing the mastoid air cells. 
B) thin plate of bone separating the mastoid air cells from the brain. 
C) passageway for the auditory nerve. 
D) opening between the epitympanic recess and the mastoid air cells. 
A) large chamber containing the mastoid air cells. 
B) thin plate of bone separating the mastoid air cells from the brain. 
C) passageway for the auditory nerve. 
D) opening between the epitympanic recess and the mastoid air cells.

Question 13

A patient comes to radiology with a possible bone cyst within the squamous portion of the frontal bone.Which of the following projections would best demonstrate this region with a minimal amount of distortion of the frontal bone?

Accepted Answer

A) AP axial with a 30° caudad angle to OML 
B) PA axial with a 30° caudad angle to OML 
C) PA axial with a 15° caudad angle to OML 
D) PA with no CR angulation to OML 
A) AP axial with a 30° caudad angle to OML 
B) PA axial with a 30° caudad angle to OML 
C) PA axial with a 15° caudad angle to OML 
D) PA with no CR angulation to OML

Question 14

A patient enters the ED with a possible nasal bone fracture.The physician is concerned about a possible bony nasal septum deviation and fractured nasal bones.Which of the following routines would best diagnose these injuries?

Accepted Answer

A) Fifteen-degree PA Caldwell and lateral facial bone projections 
B) Parietoacanthial, lateral nasal bone, and superoinferior (axial) projections 
C) Modified parietoacanthial and lateral nasal bone projections 
D) Modified parietoacanthial, submentovertex, and oblique-axial projections 
A) Fifteen-degree PA Caldwell and lateral facial bone projections 
B) Parietoacanthial, lateral nasal bone, and superoinferior (axial) projections 
C) Modified parietoacanthial and lateral nasal bone projections 
D) Modified parietoacanthial, submentovertex, and oblique-axial projections

Question 15

Which sinus is projected through the oral cavity with a parietoacanthial transoral projection?

Accepted Answer

A) Ethmoid 
B) Maxillary 
C) Sphenoid 
D) Frontal 
A) Ethmoid 
B) Maxillary 
C) Sphenoid 
D) Frontal

Question 16

Where is the CR centered for a lateral projection of the cranium?

Accepted Answer

A) EAM 
B) Three-fourths inch (2 cm) anterior and three-fourths inch (2 cm) superior 
C) Two inches (5 cm) superior to EAM 
D) Midway between EAM and nasion 
A) EAM 
B) Three-fourths inch (2 cm) anterior and three-fourths inch (2 cm) superior 
C) Two inches (5 cm) superior to EAM 
D) Midway between EAM and nasion

Question 17

How much skull tilt and rotation are required for the oblique inferosuperior (tangential) projection for zygomatic arches?

Accepted Answer

A) 10° 
B) 15° 
C) 25° 
D) None 
A) 10° 
B) 15° 
C) 25° 
D) None

Question 18

Which of the following projections will best demonstrate deviation of the bony nasal septum?

Accepted Answer

A) Parietoacanthial 
B) Lateral nasal bone 
C) AP axial projection 
D) Lateral facial bone 
A) Parietoacanthial 
B) Lateral nasal bone 
C) AP axial projection 
D) Lateral facial bone

Question 19

An axiolateral oblique projection (modified Law method) for the temporomandibular joints on a brachycephalic type of skull would require ____ rotation as compared with an average-shaped skull.

Accepted Answer

A) more 
B) less 
C) the same 
D) Rotation depends on the patient's age. 
A) more 
B) less 
C) the same 
D) Rotation depends on the patient's age.

Question 20

Where does the CR exit for the optional PA axial projection of the mandible?

Accepted Answer

A) Junction of the lips 
B) Nasion 
C) Mentum 
D) Acanthion 
A) Junction of the lips 
B) Nasion 
C) Mentum 
D) Acanthion

The part labeled i is the:

Which facial bone forms the majority of the hard palate?

A patient enters the ED with a possible fracture of the right zygomatic arch.Which of the following routines would best diagnose a possible fracture of this structure?

Which cranial bone contains the cribriform plate?

The PA axial projection (Haas method) for the cranium requires a CR angle of 25° caudad.

What is the name of the joint found between the lateral condylar processes of the skull and the atlas of C1?

Which cranial bone possesses the superior nasal conchae?

The proper name for the parieto-orbital oblique projection is the Schuller method.

For a lateral facial bone projection, the chin should be adjusted so the IOML is perpendicular to the front edge of the IR.

Which of the following points is NOT true about the oblique inferosuperior (tangential) projection of the zygomatic arches?

Which positioning line is placed perpendicular to the plane of the IR with a true lateral nasal bone projection?

The aditus is defined as a(n):

A patient comes to radiology with a possible bone cyst within the squamous portion of the frontal bone.Which of the following projections would best demonstrate this region with a minimal amount of distortion of the frontal bone?

A patient enters the ED with a possible nasal bone fracture.The physician is concerned about a possible bony nasal septum deviation and fractured nasal bones.Which of the following routines would best diagnose these injuries?

Which sinus is projected through the oral cavity with a parietoacanthial transoral projection?

Where is the CR centered for a lateral projection of the cranium?

How much skull tilt and rotation are required for the oblique inferosuperior (tangential) projection for zygomatic arches?

Which of the following projections will best demonstrate deviation of the bony nasal septum?

An axiolateral oblique projection (modified Law method) for the temporomandibular joints on a brachycephalic type of skull would require ____ rotation as compared with an average-shaped skull.

Where does the CR exit for the optional PA axial projection of the mandible?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

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Exam 11: Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

The part labeled i is the:

Which facial bone forms the majority of the hard palate?

A patient enters the ED with a possible fracture of the right zygomatic arch.Which of the following routines would best diagnose a possible fracture of this structure?

Which cranial bone contains the cribriform plate?

The PA axial projection (Haas method) for the cranium requires a CR angle of 25° caudad.

What is the name of the joint found between the lateral condylar processes of the skull and the atlas of C1?

Which cranial bone possesses the superior nasal conchae?

The proper name for the parieto-orbital oblique projection is the Schuller method.

For a lateral facial bone projection, the chin should be adjusted so the IOML is perpendicular to the front edge of the IR.

Which of the following points is NOT true about the oblique inferosuperior (tangential) projection of the zygomatic arches?

Which positioning line is placed perpendicular to the plane of the IR with a true lateral nasal bone projection?

The aditus is defined as a(n):

A patient comes to radiology with a possible bone cyst within the squamous portion of the frontal bone.Which of the following projections would best demonstrate this region with a minimal amount of distortion of the frontal bone?

A patient enters the ED with a possible nasal bone fracture.The physician is concerned about a possible bony nasal septum deviation and fractured nasal bones.Which of the following routines would best diagnose these injuries?

Which sinus is projected through the oral cavity with a parietoacanthial transoral projection?

Where is the CR centered for a lateral projection of the cranium?

How much skull tilt and rotation are required for the oblique inferosuperior (tangential) projection for zygomatic arches?

Which of the following projections will best demonstrate deviation of the bony nasal septum?

An axiolateral oblique projection (modified Law method) for the temporomandibular joints on a brachycephalic type of skull would require ____ rotation as compared with an average-shaped skull.

Where does the CR exit for the optional PA axial projection of the mandible?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters