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skull · SMV (Tangential)
Zygomatic Arches (Jug Handle)
As SMV, with head tilted 15 deg toward affected side.
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How to perform this view
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Position for SMV.
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Rotate and tilt head 15 deg toward affected side.
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Centre CR to zygomatic arch.
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Collimate tight; low kVp.
Anatomical & patient position
Patient: As SMV, with head tilted 15 deg toward affected side.
Part: Head tilted and rotated 15 deg toward side of interest.
Central ray & centring point
Perpendicular to IOML at zygomatic arch.
Exposure factors
kVp
65-70 kVp
mAs
8-12 mAs
SID
100 cm
IR size
18 x 24 cm
Grid
No / Yes
Respiration
Suspended
Clinical indications
- Depressed zygomatic arch fracture
Contraindications & precautions
- Suspected unstable spinal injury - do NOT move neck/spine; use cross-table lateral first and keep collar
Structures shown & evaluation criteria
- Zygomatic arch free from superimposition