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In medical terminology what is the prefix for anteroposterior?
Anteroposterior means relating to both front and back, there is no prefix.
What is the suffix for anteroposterior?
Anter and posterior both mean the front of so you don't use them togeather. They are both Prefixes
In medical terminology what is the suffix of anteroposterior?
There is no suffix to this phrase.
What is the directional term meaning front of back?
Anteroposterior is the directional term used to describe front to back.
What projection has the patient positioned with the back parallel to the film?
anteroposterior
Which radiographic projection has the patient positioned with the back parallel to the film?
anteroposterior
How do you use the word anteroposterior in a sentence?
The anterioposterior diameter may increase in COPD.
What fills the entire anteroposterior depth of the right upper quadrant?
The liver fills the entire anteroposterior depth of the right upper quadrant. It is the largest solid organ in the body and extends from the right upper quadrant to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.
When comparing the anteroposterior diameter of the chest to the transverse diameter what is the expected ratio?
The expected ratio of the anteroposterior (AP) diameter of the chest to the transverse diameter is typically around 1:2. This means that the transverse diameter is approximately twice as wide as the anteroposterior diameter. This ratio reflects the normal shape of the thorax, which is generally wider from side to side than from front to back. Deviations from this ratio may indicate underlying respiratory or structural issues.
When comparing the anteroposterior diameter of the chest to the transverse diameter what is the expected ratio what is the significance of this?
from 1:2 to 5:7
With an AP X-ray what side of the spine do you see?
AP means anteroposterior (front to back) so you will see the front of the spine
What is an anterior lumbar fixation?
A surgical procedure whereby metal instruments (screws and plates) are fixed to the front of the lumbar spine to diminish anteroposterior movement.
