Which projection path describes toward the feet?

• A. Caudal
• B. Cephalic
• C. Projection
• D. Tangential

Answer: (A)

Caudal describes a direction toward the tail end of the body, i.e., toward the feet. In radiography and anatomy, directional terms map how a projection travels relative to the body. Cephalic means toward the head, which is the opposite of caudal. Tangential refers to a grazing angle against the surface, not a general directional path toward the feet. Projection is a broad term for how the image is oriented, not a specific directional direction. So the path toward the feet is caudal.