is the study of the function of the body organs.

is the detailed study of the body of knowledge related to the bones of the body.

divides the entire body or a body part into right and left segments

plane divides the body or body part into equal right and left halves

divides the entire body or a body part into anterior and posterior segments

divides the body into superior and inferior portions.

Divides the body in an angle

transects the pelvis at the top of the iliac crests at the level of the fourth lumbar spinous process. It is used in positioning the lumbar spine, sacrum, and coccyx

is formed by the biting surfaces of the upper and lower teeth with the jaws closed. It is used in positioning of the odontoid process and in some head projections

refers to forward or front part of body or forward part of an organ

refers to back part of body or organ (note, however, that the superior surface of the foot is referred to as the dorsal surface)

refers to parts away from the head of the body

other term for anterior

other term for posterior

refers to parts toward the head of the body

refers to nearer the feet or situated below

refers to nearer the head or situated above

refers to middle area or main part of an organ

refers to parts at or near the surface, edge, or outside of another body part

refers to part or parts on opposite side of body

refers to part or parts on same side of body

refers to parts away from median plane of body or away from the middle of another body part to the right or left

refers to parts toward median plane of body or toward the middle of another body part

refers to parts far from the surface

refers to parts near skin or surface

refers to parts farthest from point of attachment, point of reference, origin, or beginning; away from center of body

refers to parts nearer point of attachment, point of reference, origin, or beginning; toward center of body

refers to parts outside an organ or on outside of body

refers to parts within or on the inside of an organ

refers to the wall or lining of a body cavity

refers to the covering of an organ

refers to the top or anterior surface of the foot or to the back or posterior surface of the hand

refers to the palm of the hand

refers to the sole of the foot

is the process of recording an image of a body part using one or more types of IRs

the path of the central ray as it exits the x_x0002_ray tube and goes through the patient to the IR

the central ray enters anywhere in the front (anterior) surface of the body and exits the back (posterior)

the posterior body surface and exiting the anterior body surface.

all projections in which the longitudinal angulation between the central ray and the long axis of the body part is 10 degrees or more

the central ray is directed toward the outer margin of a curved body surface to profile a body part just under the surface and project it free of superimposition

a perpendicular central ray enters one side of the body or body part, passes transversely along the coronal plane, and exits on the opposite side

the central ray enters the body or body part from a side angle following an oblique plane.

identifies the overall posture of the patient or the general body position.

erect or marked by a vertical position

upright position in which the patient is sitting on a chair or stool

general term referring to lying down in any position, such as dorsal recumbent, ventral recumbent or lateral recumbent

lying on the back

lying face down

supine position with head tilted downward

supine position with head higher than the feet

recumbent position with the patient lying on the left anterior side (semiprone) with left leg extended and right knee and thigh partially flexed

supine position with knees and hip flexed and thighs abducted and rotated externally, supported by ankle or knee supports

are always named according to the side of the patient that is placed closest to the IR

is achieved when the entire body or body part is rotated so that the coronal plane is not parallel with the radiographic table or IR.

patient is lying down and that the central ray is horizontal and parallel with the floor

is achieved by having the patient lean backward while in the upright body position so that only the shoulders are in contact with the IR

used to describe the body part as seen by the IR.

movement of a part away from the central axis of the body or body part

movement of a part toward the central axis of the body or body part

straightening of a joint; when both elements of the joint are in the anatomic position; normal position of a joint

act of bending a joint; opposite of extension

forced or excessive extension of a limb or joints

forced overflexion of a limb or joints

outward turning of the foot at the ankle

inward turning of the foot at the ankle

rotation of the forearm so that the palm is down

rotation of the forearm so that the palm is up (in the anatomic position)

turning or rotating of the body or a body part around its axis

circular movement of a limb

tipping or slanting a body part slightly; tilt is in relation to the long axis of the body

turning away from the regular standard or course

flexion or bending of the foot toward the leg

flexion or bending of the foot downward toward the sole