A PA axial cranial projection (Caldwell method) with poor positioning demonstrates the petrous ridges inferior to the infraorbital margins. How was the patient positioned for such a projection to be obtained?

1. The patient's chin was not tucked enough.
2. The OML was not positioned perpendicular to the IR.
3. The patient's face was rotated toward the right side.
4. The patient's head was tilted.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 4 only


A

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