A PA Axial Oblique Cervical Projection with Accurate Positioning Demonstrates

question 45

Multiple Choice

A PA axial oblique cervical projection with accurate positioning demonstrates
1) the zygapophyseal joints.
2) the intervertebral foramina.
3) open intervertebral disk spaces.
4) the inferior cortical outlines of the mandible without superimposition.

• A) 1 only
• B) 2 and 4 only
• C) 2 and 3 only
• D) 2, 3, and 4 only

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Definitions:

Passive Mobility

The degree to which a joint can be moved by an external force without the patient exerting any effort, indicative of the joint's flexibility and health.

Physical Therapist

A healthcare professional who specializes in the physical rehabilitation of patients to improve movement, function, and manage pain.

Flexed Angle

A term describing a joint that is bent, reducing the angle between the bones that form it.

Cane

A walking stick used to assist with balance, typically made of wood or metal, often used as a mobility aid.