SMV (Submentovertical)
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SMV Skull

UPRIGHT BUCKY
Patient position
Erect or supine with neck hyperextended; vertex on IR.
Part position
IOML parallel to IR; head fully extended.
Central ray
Perpendicular to IOML, entering midway between mandibular angles.
IR placement
24x30 cm.

Tech pearls

  • Best view for zygomatic arches with reduced technique.
  • Contraindicated in suspected C-spine injury.
Series overview