Often a patient cannot be turned into the prone position for a PA axial projection of the skull (Caldwell method).What central-ray angle would be used if the AP axial projection is used instead?
A) 10 degrees caudad
B) 15 degrees cephalad
C) 10 to 15 degrees caudad
D) 10 to 15 degrees cephalad

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For an AP axial projection of the skull using the Caldwell method, the central ray should be angled 15 degrees cephalad to achieve a similar view as the PA axial projection.

Often a Patient Cannot Be Turned into the Prone Position