Skull | Skull Towne AP Axial Position

Name: Skull Towne AP Axial Position

Procedure: The tube is angled downward to project the occipital bone and foramen magnum. This projection evaluates skull base and occipital fractures.

Patient Position: Standing or supine

Region: Skull

Projection: Axial

Beam Direction: Angled caudad

Type of Study: Diagnostic

This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, including guidance from professional bodies such as the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and general principles reflected in commonly used radiography curricula.

It is an original work and does not reproduce or rely on proprietary content from commercial textbooks such as Bontrager or Merrills. For informational purposes only, not patient care.