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Vet. Radiology Terms
Veterinary Radiographic Positional Terminology
| Abbreviation | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| V | Ventral | The body area stiuated toeard the underside of quadrupeds. |
| M | Medial | Toward the median plane, or midline. |
| L | Lateral | Away from the median plane or midline. |
| Cr | Cranial | Structures situated towards the head. |
| Cd | Caudal | Structures situated towards the tail. |
| R | Rostral | Areas on the head situated toward the nose. |
| Pa | Palmar | Situated on the caudal aspect of the front limb, distal to the antebrachial joint. |
| Pl | Plantar | Situated on the caudal aspect othe the rear limb, distal to the tarsocrural joint. |
| Pr | Proximal | Situated closer to the point of attachment. |
| Di | Distal | Situated away from the point of attachment. |
| O | Oblique | Slanting, inclined, used to off set an area that would be superimposed over another area. |
| D | Dorsal | The body area situated toward the back or topline of quadrupeds, opposite of ventral |