Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (12th Edition)
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134625928
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 21CT
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The anatomical terminology to describe the body regions in which pain is experienced, and also the imaging technique to diagnose the spinal problem.

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The terminology used to describe the body anatomy (body direction, planes, and surfaces) is called anatomical terminology. The imaging techniques like conventional X-ray, CT (computed tomography), PET (positron emission tomography), ultrasound, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) are used for the diagnosis of a disease or disorder. The patient lifted heavy furniture and pain was experienced in the back of the right leg.

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