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Positioning Term.
Radiographic Positioning and Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ventral (V) | Body area situated toward the underside of 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 toward the nose |
| Palmar (Pa) | Situated on the caudal aspect of the front limb, distal to the antebrachiocarpal joint |
| Plantar (Pl) | Situated on the caudal aspect of the rear limb, distal to the tarsocrural joint |
| Proximal (Pr) | Situated closer to the point of attachment or origin |
| Distal (Di) | Situated away from the point of attachment or origin |
| Thorax | The area located between the neck and diaphragm |
| Abdomen | The part of the body of a mammal between the thorax and the pelvis; belly. |
| Xyphoid | Biology shaped like a sword. The lower part of the breastbone |
| Thoracic inlet | Caudal border a few centimeters past the last rib |
| Axillary | Below the shoulder joint |
| Inguinal | Anatomy of or relating to the groin |
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