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Positioning Term
Radiology Positioning for X-ray
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ventral (V) | body area situated toward the underside of the quadrupeds |
| Dorsal (D) | body area situated toward the back or topline of quadrupeds; opposite of ventral |
| Medial (M) | body area situated toward the median plane or midline |
| Lateral (L) | body area situated away from the median plane or midline |
| Cranial (Cr) | structures or areas situated toward the head (formerly anterior) |
| Caudal (Cd) | structures or areas situated toward the tail (formerly posterior) |
| Rostral (R) | areas on the head situated towards the nose |
| Palmar (Pa) | situated on the caudal aspect of the front limb, distal to the anterbrachiocarpal joint |
| Plantar (Pl) | situated on the caudal aspect of the rear limb, distal to the tarsocrural joint |
| Thorax | located between the neck and diaphragm |
| Abdomen | halfway between xiphoid and caudal border of the scapula |
| Xyphoid | caudal end of the sternum |
| Thoracic Inlet | opening at the top of the thoracic cavity |
| Axillary | space located between the upper limb and thorax |
| Inguinal | of the groin |
| Proximal | Closer to the point of attachment or origin |
| Distal | situated away from the point of attachment or origin |
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