An AP axial cervical projection obtained using too much cephalic central ray angulation demonstrates
1)elongated uncinate processes.
2)obscured intervertebral disk spaces.
3)each vertebra's spinous process within the inferior adjoining vertebral body.
4)undistorted vertebral bodies.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Excessive cephalic angulation during an AP axial cervical projection can elongate the uncinate processes, obscure the intervertebral disk spaces, and position each vertebra's spinous process within the inferior adjoining vertebral body, leading to a distorted image.

An AP Axial Cervical Projection Obtained Using Too Much Cephalic