On which bone would you find the palatine process?

Which of the following is not an advantage of the paralleling technique?

A) It is ideal for positioning radiographs for children. B) It minimizes superimposition of adjacent structures. C) It produces images with minimal dimensional distortion. D) With appropriate image receptor-holding devices, it takes less time than trying to locate the position of an imaginary bisector.

A respiratory therapist is evaluating an x-ray of a distressed patient. She finds a dark black band of air between the lung and chest wall. There are no lung markings in this area. Which of the following likely describe the condition she is seeing?

A) pneumomediastinum B) pneumothorax C) pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE) D) pneumopericardium