Which of the following radiographs gets its name from the Greek word that means around and the Latin word for apex that refers to the root tip?

a. Bitewing
b. Periapical
c. Occlusal
d. Panoramic


b. Peri is from the Greek word for "around" and apex is Latin referring to the root tip. The periapical radiograph images the entire tooth including the root tip.

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