Each of the following is a structure of the mandible EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. The ramus
b. The condyle
c. The coronoid process
d. The hamulus
d. The hamulus is a very small hook-like process of bone that extends downward and slightly backward from the sphenoid bone. It appears radiopaque and can occasionally be seen posterior to the maxillary tuberosity.
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A) Flammable B) Chlorine gas C) Explosive D) Radioactive
The IP joint spaces on finger projections are open and demonstrated without distortion when the
1. central ray is aligned parallel with the IP joint spaces. 2. central ray is aligned perpendicular to the IP joint spaces. 3. IP joints are aligned parallel with the IR. 4. IP joints are aligned perpendicular to the IR. a. 1 and 3 b. 1 and 4 c. 2 and 3 d. 2 and 4