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This midline sagittal drawing illustrates the anterior attachments of the genioglossus and
geniohyoid muscles. If the symphysis becomes a free fragment (as with bilateral parasymphyseal
fractures), the symphysis retracts posteriorly, compromising the airway. The anterior belly of the
digastric muscle is not depicted in the image because it is lateral to this central section.
This coronal computed tomography scan clearly shows a right subcondylar fracture.
The normal Towne view in this radiograph shows the mandibular condyles well.
Panoramic radiographic image shows a left angle fracture extending to and dislodging the molar.
This image also shows a right symphyseal fracture.
Maxillary sinuses
Frontal sinuses (oblique view)
Ethmoidal cells
Sphenoid sinus (through open mouth)
Odontoid process (if it is just below the mentum, it confirms adequate extension of the head)