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Best position for intubating on adult patient when using macintosh laryngoscope-

A
Shoulder elevated
B
Flexion of the lower cervical spine and extension of head
C
Flat on the bed
D
Hyperextension of neck
High-Yield Explanation
This is called morning sniffing position. There is movement on two joints atlantoccipital jt and neck joint . Atlantoccipital joint is extended. Neck joint is flexed.

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