Which of the Following Angulations of the Needle MUST Be

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following angulations of the needle MUST be followed during the administration of the posterior superior local anesthetic nerve block?

• A) Superiorly at 45 degrees and medially at 90 degrees to the occlusal plane
• B) Superiorly at 90 degrees and medially at 45 degrees to the occlusal plane
• C) Superiorly at 45 degrees and medially parallel to the occlusal plane
• D) Superiorly at 45 degrees and medially at 45 degrees to the occlusal plane

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Definitions:

Continental Hot Spot

A region located within a continental landmass that exhibits volcanic activity due to a plume of hot material rising from beneath the Earth's crust.

Snake River Plain

A geographic feature in the U.S. states of Idaho and Oregon, characterized by a vast area of flatland through which the Snake River flows.

Afar Region

A region in the Horn of Africa, known for its volcanic activity and being part of the Afar Triple Junction where three tectonic plates meet.

Continental Hot Spot

A region above a stationary hot mantle plume that can cause volcanic activity in the middle of a tectonic plate.