When a Patient Does Not Stand or Sit with a Straight

question 18

Multiple Choice

When a patient does not stand or sit with a straight spine:

• A)the panoramic image will be blurred.
• B)an "exaggerated smile line" or curved downward smile line will appear.
• C)detail of the apical regions of the teeth will be lost.
• D)the cervical spine will appear as a radiopacity in the center of the film, obscuring the diagnostic information.

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Definitions:

Koilonychia

A medical condition characterized by spoon-shaped indentations in the fingernails, often associated with iron-deficiency anemia.

Spoon Nails

A condition of the fingernails where they are abnormally thin and concave in shape, resembling a spoon, often indicating iron deficiency or anemia.

Lower Extremity

Refers to the lower part of the body, including the hips, thighs, legs, ankles, and feet.

Swollen and Warm

Describes tissues that are enlarged due to inflammation or fluid accumulation and feel warmer than the surrounding areas, indicating a potential infection or injury.