What is the name of the anatomic landmark that appears on a panoramic image as a radiopaque, wing-like bony projection of the sphenoid bone located posterior to the maxillary tuberosity?
What will be an ideal response?
Lateral pterygoid plate. The lateral pterygoid plate fits this description.
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A) Lungs B) Brain C) Spinal cord D) Alveoli
A female patient has suffered a stroke to the right side of her brain and has paralysis to the contralateral portion of the body. Which description of this condition is correct?
A) She is paralyzed on the right side of her body B) Her left and right legs are paralyzed C) She cannot move her arms or legs D) She cannot move her left arm and leg
Hyperthyroidism may cause which of the following?
a. Radiographic evidence of loss of lamina dura b. Increased serum calcium c. Multiple radiolucencies d. Giant cell lesions of the jaws e. None of the above
How many more times should a phlebotomist try to perform a venipuncture on a patient if he has failed once already?
A) once B) twice C) three times D) four times