Brain, Neck & Spine

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

The medial pterygoid is a deep facial muscle often seen on CT or MRI scans of the head and neck. It plays an important role in chewing and jaw movement….

The term “posterior fossa” on a radiology report refers to a specific area at the back of the brain. It’s a small but important region that holds important brain structures….

The internal acoustic meatus (IAM), also known as the internal auditory canal, is a small but important structure located deep within the skull. On a radiology report, mention of the…

When you see the term “middle cranial fossa” on a radiology report, it refers to a specific area at the base of the skull. This part of the skull is…

The anterior cranial fossa is the front portion of the base of the skull. On imaging studies like CT or MRI scans, it is an important region to evaluate, especially…