Why Are the Anterior Oblique Projections (Right Anterior Oblique [RAO]/left

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why are the anterior oblique projections (right anterior oblique [RAO]/left anterior oblique [LAO]) preferred over the posterior oblique projections of the cervical spine?

• A)To make the patient more comfortable
• B)To reduce the thyroid dose
• C)To prevent overlap of the mandible over the spine
• D)To place the zygapophyseal joints closer to the image receptor

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Definitions:

Motor Cortex

The part of the cortex involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Movement Control

The neurological process that manages the coordination and execution of physical movements.

Motor Cortex

The cerebral cortex's region dedicated to the orchestration, governance, and performance of intentional movements.