What Is the Central-Ray Angulation for the PA Axial Projection

question 194

Multiple Choice

What is the central-ray angulation for the PA axial projection of the mandibular rami?

• A) 15 degrees cephalad
• B) 20 degrees cephalad
• C) 25 degrees cephalad
• D) 20 to 25 degrees cephalad

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