Name: Facial Bones Lateral Position
Procedure: The patient places one side of the face against the detector to show nasal bones and facial contours.
Patient Position: Standing or seated
Region: Facial Bones
Projection: Lateral
Beam Direction: Lateral to medial
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.