L's

Question 1

lung markings

Answer 1

Refers to the radiographically visible bronchial walls and pulmonary vessels.

Question 2

lumbosacral instability

Answer 2

Abnormal movement between last lumbar and first sacral vertebrae due to a congenital or acquired disorder. Radiographically characterized by narrowing of the vertebral canal or intervertebral foramina(which causes compression of the nerve roots that form thecauda equia in the lumbosacral region). Other names:cauda equina syndrome, lumbosacral stenosis, lumbosacral malarticulation.

Question 3

luxation

Answer 3

Complete loss of contact between articular surfaces.

Question 4

lymphadenopathy

Answer 4

Abnormal lymph node; term generally is used to describe lymph node enlargement (more correct term is lymphadenomegaly).

Question 5

lung markings

Answer 5

Refers to the radiographically visible bronchial walls and pulmonary vessels.

Question 6

lateral

Answer 6

Toward the side; away from the midline plane. Contrast medial (Figure 2.22).

Question 7

lymphography (lymphangiography)

Answer 7

A radiographic contrast study of the lymphatic vessels.

Question 8

labial

Answer 8

On the side that faces the lips; used to describe lesions associated with the mouth.

Question 9

lateral recumbency

Answer 9

Animal is positioned lying on its side.

Question 10

lateral radiograph

Answer 10

The x-ray beam enters the right or left side of a body part and exits the opposite side.

Question 11

lesion

Answer 11

A detected radiographic abnormality

Question 12

lingual

Answer 12

On the side that faces the tongue.

Question 13

lordosis

Answer 13

Ventral curvature of the spine.

Question 14

lumbophrenic angle

Answer 14

Junction of the diaphragm and lumbar spine at the dorsocaudal aspect of the thoracic cavity on a lateral radiograph.