How is the neck positioned for the AP axial projection of the vertebral arch (pillars)?
A) With the occlusal plane perpendicular to the image receptor
B) With the occlusal plane parallel to the image receptor
C) In hyperextension
D) In hyperflexion

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For the AP axial projection of the vertebral arch (pillars), the neck is positioned in hyperextension to better visualize the posterior elements of the cervical spine.

How Is the Neck Positioned for the AP Axial Projection