Figure 2.

Lateral neck radiograph during direct laryngoscopy. AH, axis of handle; OS, axis of maxillary molars' occlusal surface; â1, angle between AH and horizontal plane; â2, angle between occlusal surface and horizontal plane, â3, angle of laryngoscope blade levering motion.

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