Sinuses | Sinuses SMV Position

Name: Sinuses SMV Position

Procedure: The neck is extended to show sphenoid and ethmoid sinuses. This projection evaluates sinus obstruction and skull base anatomy.

Patient Position: Standing or seated neck extended

Region: Sinuses

Projection: Axial

Beam Direction: Inferior to superior

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.