Lateral pharynx & cervical spine  
 

The lucent, air filled pharynx and trachea are well demonstrated on this lateral view of the cervical spine.

 
 

Identify the following:

1. posterior arch of C1 (lateral view)

2. C2 vertebral body/dens

3. angle of mandible

4. pharynx

5. trachea

6. epiglottis

7. hyoid bone

8. mastoid air cells

9. pituitary fossa (part of sella turcica)

 
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