Which of the following provides the best organizational framework of steps to aid in learning how to interpret normal radiographic anatomy?
a. First, determine if the structure in question is anterior or posterior; second, determine if radiopaque or radiolucent; third determine if maxilla or mandible.
b. First, determine if the structure in question is maxilla or mandible; second, determine if anterior or posterior; third, determine if radiopaque or radiolucent.
c. First, determine if the structure in question is radiopaque or radiolucent; second, determine if maxilla or mandible; third determine if anterior or posterior.
d. First, determine if the structure in question is anterior or posterior; second, determine if maxilla or mandible; third determine if radiopaque or radiolucent.
b. Just as it is helpful to follow a systematic order when mounting films, the radiographer will benefit from organizing the identification of anatomical landmarks into specific steps. Differentiating among which structures will most likely be imaged on the maxilla and which structures will be imaged on the mandible will help organize and narrow the possible choices. Determining next if the structure is located in the anterior or the posterior region and finally narrowing the possibilities to whether the structure is radiopaque or radiolucent will allow the radiographer to systematically learn how to perform a thorough interpretaion.
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