dorsal
Refers to the back part of the body or organ: also referred to
as posterior.
Dorso-plantar projection, special projection of the AP foot;
DP projection
the CR enters the dorsal aspect of the foot and exits the
plantar surface.
E
extension
The angle between parts is increased e.g., taking a flexed
extremity and putting it into a straight posture. For example,
the leg must be fully extended for a plantodorsal calcaneus.
external auditory
Opening of the external ear canal.
meatus (EAM)
external (outer)
Lateral junction of the eyelids.
canthus
external occipital
Bump along the midline of the lower back of the head; also
protuberance (EOP)
referred to as the inion.
F
When the angle between a part is decreased, as for a lateral
flexion
knee.
FRD
Film run down; size and method of use of film.
full field coverage
Total exposure of the area of the film cassette that is used
(FFC)
without any coning down.
G
glabella
Smooth prominence between the eyebrows.
glabelloalveolar line
Line that connects the glabella and the mental point.
(facial plane)
glabellomeatal line
Line that connects the glabella and the external auditory
(GML)
meatus (EAM).
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