Common PA projections Skull 25 – 30 caudal 0 degrees 15 degree caudal Frontal bone Caldwell Rotundum foramina, Superior orbital fissures 6
Similarities and Differences n n n Exit________ Require close collimation n Position of ______ is perpendicular to plane of IR n Best _________ n Body position n Where the CR enters All axials have ________angles Respiration suspended 7
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PA (axial) Projections—Three Variations 15° Caldwell 0° PA 9 30° PA
Positioning: AP Axial CR directed at nasion_________ 10