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medical health brain and nervous system disordersWhat is a lateral radiograph?
The lateral chest view examines the lungs, bony thoracic cavity, mediastinum, and great vessels. Lateral radiographs can be particularly useful in assessing the retrosternal and retrocardiac airspaces.
Considering this, what is a lateral view?
of or relating to the side; situated at, proceeding from, or directed to a side: a lateral view. pertaining to or entailing a position, office, etc., that is different but equivalent or roughly equivalent in status, as distinguished from a promotion or demotion: a lateral move.
Hereof, should the lateral chest radiograph be routinely performed?
Modern digital imaging systems result in a lower radiation dose. The diagnostic yield of the lateral chest x-ray is highly dependent on the clinical indications of the patient. Conclusion Review of the literature suggests that the lateral chest radiograph should not be performed routinely unless clinically indicated.
There's no actual word (really it's horizonal on another plane), but lateral might be the closest. Lateral has the connotation of side-to-side. In general these words are used to describe something's orientation to the "bottom" for example bottom of the page or the floor and not for movement.