This Bone Is Visualized in the Anterior Portion of the Neck

question 22

Multiple Choice

This bone is visualized in the anterior portion of the neck on a lateral radiograph.It is located in the region inferior to the mandible and superior to the suprasternal notch at the superior border of C4.

• A) hyoid bone
• B) thyroid cartilage
• C) tip of the xiphoid process
• D) cricoid cartilage

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