lateral view
[ˈlætərəl vjuː]
nounpl: lateral views
vista lateral
1. A perspective or image showing the side of an object, person, or anatomical structure
The X-ray showed a lateral view of the spine to assess the curvature.
A radiografia mostrou uma vista lateral da coluna vertebral para avaliar a curvatura.
2. In medical/anatomical contexts, an image taken from the side rather than front or back
The doctor requested a lateral view to get a better understanding of the fracture.
O médico solicitou uma vista lateral para ter uma melhor compreensão da fratura.
3. In photography or art, a composition showing the profile or side angle of a subject
The portrait artist preferred the lateral view to capture the subject's distinctive profile.
O artista de retrato preferia a vista lateral para capturar o perfil distintivo do sujeito.
This term is primarily used in medical, scientific, and artistic contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazilian healthcare settings, 'vista lateral' is the standard technical term used in radiology reports and medical imaging documentation.
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