Which of the following projections will project the dens within the shadow of the foramen magnum?

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The AP projection using the Fuchs method is specifically designed to project the dens within the shadow of the foramen magnum. This projection is used to evaluate the atlantoaxial joint, which is formed by the dens and the atlas (C1 vertebra). The AP open mouth projection is used to evaluate the odontoid process and the cervical vertebrae C1-C2, but it does not necessarily project the dens within the foramen magnum shadow. The Twining method is a specialized projection used to evaluate the submentovertex view of the dens, but it is not as commonly used as the AP Fuchs method.

Which of the Following Projections Will Project the Dens Within