Laryngeal Vestibule
The laryngeal vestibule is an important part of the upper airway, located between the entrance of the larynx and the vocal cords. When it appears on a radiology report, it…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Transverse Foramen
The transverse foramen is a small, round opening found in the cervical vertebrae (the bones in your neck). When this term appears on a radiology report, it usually refers to…
Inverted Papilloma
An inverted papilloma is a type of benign tumor that often arises in the nasal cavity or sinuses. Although not cancer, it has a tendency to grow aggressively and recur,…
Subclavian Vein
The subclavian vein is a major blood vessel in the upper chest that plays an important role in returning blood from the arms to the heart. Radiologists often examine this…
External Jugular Vein
The external jugular vein is a superficial vein located on each side of the neck. It plays an important role in draining blood from the outer parts of the head…
Carotid Body
The carotid body is a small structure located at the point where the common carotid artery splits into the internal and external carotid arteries in the neck. On radiology reports,…
Jugular Foramen
The jugular foramen is a small but important opening in the base of the skull. When it appears on your radiology report, it usually refers to something seen on a…
Longus Capitis
The longus capitis is a deep neck muscle sometimes mentioned on MRI or CT scans. While this muscle doesn’t get much attention unless something is wrong, it can play a…
Perforated Septum
A perforated septum is a hole in the nasal septum, the structure that separates the two sides of the nose. This condition can be seen on imaging studies like CT…
Carotid Sinus
The term “carotid sinus” can be seen on imaging reports of the neck. It plays a key role in controlling your blood pressure and heart rate. Understanding what the carotid…
Longus Colli
When you see “longus colli” mentioned in a radiology report, it refers to a deep muscle located in the front part of your neck. This muscle is not usually something…
Lateral Pterygoid
The lateral pterygoid is a small but important muscle in the face that plays a key role in moving the jaw. Radiologists often evaluate it on CT or MRI scans,…