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Principles Of Radiography (RAD-104-81003) > Radiographic Terminology / Chapter 2 > Flashcards

Radiographic Terminology / Chapter 2 Flashcards

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Planes

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a straight line surface connecting two points

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Sagittal Plane

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vertical plane dividing the body into right and left parts

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Midsagittal Plane

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midline sagittal plane dividing the body into equal right and left parts

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Coronal / Frontal Plane

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the vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior parts

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Midcoronal Plane

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midline coronal plane dividing the body into equal front and back parts

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Horizontal (Transverse or Axial) Plane

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plane that divides the body into top and bottom parts

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Section

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a “cut” surface or “slice” of an organ

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Longitudinal Sections

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sections running lengthwise

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Transverse or Axial Sections (Cross-Sections)

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taking a slice of the body

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Infraorbitomeatal Line

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line passing from the infraorbital margin through the superior boarder of the external auditory meatus to the midoccipital bone

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Anterior (Ventral)

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the front of the body

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Posterior (Dorsal)

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the back of the body

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Plantar

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the soles or posterior surface of the foot

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Dorsum

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the top or anterior surface of the foot

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Palmar (Volar)

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the palm of the hand

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General Body Positions

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terms used to indicate the patient’s general position

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Supine

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  • general body position
  • lying on the back
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Prone

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  • general body position
  • lying on the front / abdomen
  • head may be turned to the side
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Erect

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  • general body position
  • an upright position
  • to stand or sit erect
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Recumbent (Reclining)

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  • general body position
  • lying down in any position
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Ventral Recumbent

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lying face down (prone)

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Dorsal Recumbent

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lying on back (supine)

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Lateral Recumbent

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  • lying on side
  • side view
  • right or left lateral
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Trendelenburg Position

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  • general body position
  • recumbent position where head is LOWER than feet
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Fowler’s Position

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  • general body position
  • recumbent position where head is HIGHER than feet
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Specific Body Positions

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described by the body part closest to the film or by the surface on which the patient is lying

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Lateral Position

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  • specific body position
  • refers to the side of or side view
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Oblique Position

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  • specific body position
  • slanted or angled position in which neither the sagittal or coronal body plane is at a right angle
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Left Posterior Oblique (LPO) Position

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oblique position where the left posterior aspect of the body is closest to the IR

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Right Posterior Oblique (RPO) Position

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oblique position where the right posterior aspect of the body is closest to the IR

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Right Anterior Oblique (RAO) Position

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oblique position where the right anterior aspect of the body is closest to the IR

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Left Anterior Oblique (LAO) Position

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oblique position where the left anterior aspect of the body is closest to the IR

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Decubitus Positions

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patient is lying down and the CR is also horizontal

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Left Lateral Decubitus Position (AP Projection)

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  • patient lies on their left side and the x ray beam is horizontally going anterior to posterior
  • posterior side is closest to IR
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Right Lateral Decubitus Position (PA Projection)

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  • patient lies on their right side and the x ray beam is horizontally going posterior to anterior
  • anterior side is closest to IR
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Left Lateral Dorsal Decubitus Position

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  • patient lies on their back
  • x ray beam is horizontal
  • left side is closest to IR
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Right Lateral Ventral Decubitus Position

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  • patient lies on their belly
  • CR is horizontal
  • right side is closest to the IR
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Projection

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term that describes the path of the CR

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Posteroanterior (PA) Projection

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  • CR enters posterior side and exits anterior side
  • anterior side is closest to the IR
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Anteroposterior (AP) Projection

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  • CR enters anterior side and exits posterior side
  • posterior side is closest to the IR
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AP Oblique Projection

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AP projection that is obliqued

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PA Oblique Projection

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PA projection that is obliqued

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Lateral Projections

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side to side projection of the CR described by the path of the CR

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Axial Projection

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tube or body / body part is angled

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Tangential Projection

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  • skims the surface
  • used for curved bones mostly
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Apical AP Projection / Lordotic Position

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specific AP chest projection that shows the apices of the lungs

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Transthoracic Projection

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lateral or side to side projections through the thorax

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Medial

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toward the center or median plane

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Lateral

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away from the center

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Proximal

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near the source or beginning

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Distal

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away from the source

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Cephalad or Superior

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toward the head

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Caudad or Inferior

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toward the feet

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Ipsilateral

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on the same side of the body or part

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Contralateral

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on the opposite side of the body

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Interior (Internal)

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inside of something

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Exterior (External)

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situated on or near the outside

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Superficial

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nearer to the skin surface

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Deep

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further from the skin surface

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Flexion

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  • bending the joint
  • angle is decreased
  • example: head or wrist facing down
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Extension

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  • extending or straightening a joint
  • angle is increased
  • example: head or wrist facing up
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Hyperextension

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  • extending a join beyond the straight or neutral position
  • example: having patient look at ceiling
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Ulnar Flexion of Wrist

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  • to decrease the angle between hand and the ulnar side of the forearm
  • moving hand inward
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Radial Flexion of the Wrist

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  • to decrease the angle between hand and the radial side of the forearm
  • moving hand outward
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Dorsiflexion of the Ankle

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  • to decrease the angle between the top of the foot and the lower leg
  • moving foot and toes up
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Plantar Flexion of the Ankle

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  • extending the ankle joint
  • pointing toes down
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Eversion

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turning the foot out

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Inversion

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turning the foot in

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Medial Rotation (Internal Rotation)

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turning body part inward

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Lateral Rotation (External Rotation)

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turning body part outward

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Abduction

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turning body part away from the center

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Adduction

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turning body part toward the center

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Supination

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turning palm up into the anatomical position

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Pronation

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turning palm down the opposite of the anatomical position

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Protraction

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movement forward from a normal position

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Retraction

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a movement backward

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Elevation

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a lifting, raising, or moving a part superiorly

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Depression

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letting down, lowering or moving a part inferiorly

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Circumduction

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to move around in a circle

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Tilt

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slanting or tilting movement

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Rotation

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to turn or rotating motion

Principles Of Radiography (RAD-104-81003) (12 decks)

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