An AP Axial Cervical Projection Obtained with the Patient Rotated

question 43

Multiple Choice

An AP axial cervical projection obtained with the patient rotated toward the right side demonstrates
1) the spinous processes positioned closer to the left side of the vertebral bodies.
2) closed intervertebral joint spaces.
3) elongation of the uncinate processes.
4) the left SC superimposed over the vertebral column.

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

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