What is a lateral cephalometric radiograph?

What will be an ideal response?


A lateral skull projection made with the patient's head stabilized in a cephalostat. The cephalostat (cephalometer) is a device used to standardize placement of the head during exposure for a series of identical exposures.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is not part of the small intestine?

a. Duodenum b. Ileum c. Cecum d. Jejunum

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After receiving a package, the medical assistant should never open and check the contents to determine that nothing is missing or broken

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What role have psychotropic medications played in the rise in expenditures for community-based services over the years?

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