What is a Towne view?

The Towne view is an angled anteroposterior radiograph of the skull and visualizes the petrous part of the pyramids, the dorsum sellae and the posterior clinoid processes, which are visible in the shadow of the foramen magnum.

What is Reverse Towne projection?

REVERSE-TOWNE PROJECTION. (OPEN-MOUTH) Image Receptor and Patient Placement The image receptor is placed in front of the patient, perpendicular to the midsagittal and parallel to the coronal plane. The patient’s head is tilted downward so that the canthomeatalline forms a 25- to 30-degree angle with the image receptor.

Which position projection would be used to best demonstrate the occipital bone?

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Question	Answer
What is the name of the part of the temporal bone that houses the organs of hearing and equilibrium?	Petrous
Which position/projection would be used to best demonstrate the occipital bone?	AP axial (Towne) projection

What is the landmark in the pelvic outlet?

3 The pelvic outlet. The pelvic outlet is formed by the lower border of the pubic bones at the front, and the lower border of the sacrum at the back. The ischial spines point into this space on both sides.

What is the outlet view of the pelvis?

The AP outlet view is a specialized view part of a pelvic series examining the iliac crest, sacrum, proximal femur, pubis, ischium and the great pelvic ring. The outlet view is of considerable importance in the management of severel…

What is the oblique pelvis (Judet view)?

The oblique pelvis otherwise known as the Judet view is an additional projection to the pelvic series when there is suspicion of an acetabular fracture. The Judet view is comprised of two projections, first the iliac oblique for assessment of the posterior column and anterior wall of the acetabulum; secondly,…

What is a Towne view in radiography?

The Towne view is an angled AP radiograph of the skull, used to evaluate for fractures of the skull and neoplastic changes. The projection is used to visualize the petrous part of the pyramids, the dorsum sellae and the posterior clinoid processes, which are visible in the shadow of the foramen magnum.

What is the AP Inlet View of the pelvic?

Pelvis (inlet view) The AP inlet view is part of a pelvic series examining the iliac crest, sacrum, proximal femur, pubis, ischium and the great pelvic ring. It is of considerable importance in the management of severely injured patients presenting to emergency departments 1. This particular view is perpendicular to the pelvic rim,