Basic mammography positioning CC
and MLO Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
What is the main purpose of performing the cc view? -
correct answer ✅To visualize the MEDIAL portion of the breast
When imaging the cc view you bring the height of the image
receptor to what level? -
correct answer ✅To the level of the inframammary crease
On the cc view the central rays exit the breast where?
A. Central ray exits inferiorly
B. Central ray edits superiorly
C. Central ray exits laterally
D. Central ray exits medially -
correct answer ✅The central ray exits INFERIORLY
What technique is used to get the breast pulled onto the image
receptor for the cc view? -
correct answer ✅Bi-manual Pull
, Basic mammography positioning CC
and MLO Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
What is the best way to get rid of skin folds on the cc? -
correct answer ✅The fingerprint roll
When hanging a cc correctly where is the lateral aspect of the
breast?
A. Lateral aspect is on top of the image
B. Lateral aspect is on the bottom of the image
C. Lateral aspect is in the center of the image
D. The lateral aspect is at the far right and far left of the image -
correct answer ✅The lateral aspect is on the TOP of the image
Lateral tissue is at the highest risk of being missed on the cc view
true or false -
correct answer ✅True
How often is a pectoral muscle seen on the cc view?
A. 50-70% of the time
B. 80-100% of the time
and MLO Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
What is the main purpose of performing the cc view? -
correct answer ✅To visualize the MEDIAL portion of the breast
When imaging the cc view you bring the height of the image
receptor to what level? -
correct answer ✅To the level of the inframammary crease
On the cc view the central rays exit the breast where?
A. Central ray exits inferiorly
B. Central ray edits superiorly
C. Central ray exits laterally
D. Central ray exits medially -
correct answer ✅The central ray exits INFERIORLY
What technique is used to get the breast pulled onto the image
receptor for the cc view? -
correct answer ✅Bi-manual Pull
, Basic mammography positioning CC
and MLO Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
What is the best way to get rid of skin folds on the cc? -
correct answer ✅The fingerprint roll
When hanging a cc correctly where is the lateral aspect of the
breast?
A. Lateral aspect is on top of the image
B. Lateral aspect is on the bottom of the image
C. Lateral aspect is in the center of the image
D. The lateral aspect is at the far right and far left of the image -
correct answer ✅The lateral aspect is on the TOP of the image
Lateral tissue is at the highest risk of being missed on the cc view
true or false -
correct answer ✅True
How often is a pectoral muscle seen on the cc view?
A. 50-70% of the time
B. 80-100% of the time
