Where Is the Central Ray Directed for an "Open Mouth

question 176

Multiple Choice

Where is the central ray directed for an "open mouth" AP projection of the atlas and axis?

• A) Perpendicular through the open mouth
• B) Perpendicular to the acanthion
• C) Parallel to the acanthiomeatal line
• D) Parallel to the orbitomeatal line

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