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It could be seen from the Anteriopostetior(APV) view, that the lion has not swallowed the head of the little lion. Whereas, it is more obvious in the lateral view(LV), the lion has get the head of the little lion fully swallowed. Therefore, both views are equally important for proper diagnosis in an X-ray prescription.

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