Each of the following should be determined from the radiographic image EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. The identity of the anatomical landmark
b. The normal size and shape of the anatomical landmark
c. Whether the anatomical landmark is in the appropriate region
d. Whether pathosis if the anatomical landmark is absent
d. Depending on the position of the image receptor and the angle of the x-ray beam, not all anatomical landmarks will be recorded on the image receptor. Not recording a structure on the radiographic is not indicative of pathosis.
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a. A smaller image receptor positioned lower in the oral cavity b. A smaller image receptor positioned higher in the oral cavity c. Additional radiographs varying the horizontal angulation d. Additional radiographs varying the vertical angulation
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false