Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
focal
A
concentrate region
2
Q
diffuse
A
whole region showing up with activity
- widely spread and not confined to an area
3
Q
generalized
A
throughout the body/skeleton
- ex. can describe generalized increased activity in joints
4
Q
hot
A
uptake of activity
5
Q
cold
A
void of activity
6
Q
what are other words to describe “cold”?
A
photopenic
hypointense
7
Q
what is another word to describe “hot”?
A
intense
8
Q
when would you use the term “linear”?
A
describing shin splints
9
Q
when do we typically use the term “patchy”?
A
when describing the skull
10
Q
distal
A
away from attachment point
11
Q
proximal
A
closer to attachment point
12
Q
symmetrical
A
both sides
13
Q
asymmetrical
A
one side is more prominent
14
Q
prominent
A
noticeable increase activity
15
Q
lateral
A
“outside”
16
Q
medial
A
towards midline
17
Q
photon-deficient
A
lacking activity in that region
