Change: zygomatic arch of interestlaterally flex the patient's head away from the side of interestradiographers are known to confuse which direction to laterally flex the patient's neck for a teacup view. It may be of assistance to think of the patient as having a face that is slightly wedge-shaped.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1763)

Change: To profile the zygomatic arch for a teacup view, the patient's head is tilted away from the side of interestNo amount of head rotation will profile the zygoma- this is the wrong movement for profiling the zygomatic archNotesThe slit basal and teacup   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1753)

Change: CT imaging uncovered a more extensive fracture than was revealed on plain film imaging. The fracture was seen to extend to the TMJ on the right.CommentThis case demonstrates a good grasp by the radiographer of a clinical   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1698)

Change:  This has occured in this view but without detracting significantly from the diagnostic value of the image.The radiographer considered that the patient might be referred for CT imaging of the facial bones. FollowingThe radiographer consolationconsulted with the ED consultant and the plastic surgery registrar,registrar and   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1539)

Change: itthey providesprovide a true representation of the degree of depression of a zygoma fracture- this is likely to be influential in the decision to perform a surgical zygoma elevation operation.Radiographic PositioningSlit Basal The patient is seated with their back   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 774)

Change: You will learn to read a patient's zygomatic arches- patients with chiselled features and "high cheek bones" tend to have zygomatic arches that sit proud   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 768)

Change: Case 2When performing a slit basal view with the patient in the supine position, it is very easy to overlook artifacts from items on the patient's chest. This could be avoided by removing the artifact or by extending the patient's head further and angling the beam more to match.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 516)

Change: This case raises a few questions. If the patient has sustained a blow to the left zygoma alone, why not perform the teacup view of   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 352)

Change: The slit basal view of the zygoma is both an effective view for demonstration of fractures of the zygoma and an aesthetically pleasing when executed   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 168)