Medical Positioning Terminology
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What is the correct term for the bending of a part outward?

  • Varus (correct)
  • Valgus
  • Adduction
  • Abduction

What is the opposite of flexion?

  • Eversion
  • Protraction
  • Pronation
  • Extension (correct)

Is 'anteriorposterior' a position or projection?

  • Extension
  • Inversion
  • Projection (correct)
  • Position

What is the correct term for something to be on the opposite side?

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What is the correct term for near the skin surface?

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Is 'left posterior oblique' a position or projection?

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"True or False: The term 'varus' described the bending of a part outward"

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"Is 'tangential' a position or projection?"

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What is the correct term for towards the head end of the body?

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What is the opposite of ulnar deviation?

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Varus

Bending of a body part outward.

Extension

Straightening a joint; increasing the angle.

Projection (Radiology)

The path of the X-ray beam.

Contralateral

On the opposite side of the body.

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Superficial

Near the surface of the skin.

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Position (Radiology)

The patient's body orientation relative to the image receptor.

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Tangential Projection

X-ray beam directed alongside a curved surface

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Proximal

Nearer to the trunk or point of origin.

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Radial Deviation

Moving the hand toward the radius

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Anteroposterior Projection

Front to back X-ray beam

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