Zygoma - Arch Tangential
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Radiographic Positioning
Adult | Other related pages of interest |
Name of projection | Zygoma - Arch Tangential |
Area Covered | Zygomatic arch (unilateral) |
Pathology shown | Fractures of zygomatic arch, neoplastic and inflammatory processes |
Radiographic Anatomy | Facial Bones Radiographic Anatomy |
IR Size & Orientation | 18 x 24cm Landscape |
Film / Screen Combination | Detail (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) |
Bucky / Grid | No |
Filter | No |
Exposure | 60 kVp 12 mAs |
FFD / SID | 100cm |
Central Ray | CR perpendicular to infraorbitomeatal line CR centred to zygomatic arch |
Collimation | Four sides of collimation Collimate closely to zygomatic arch |
Markers | Superior and lateral Marker orientation AP |
Shielding | Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) |
Respiration | Suspended |
Positioning | Supine
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Critique | Positioning |
Special Notes |