Image
(0020,0032)
Image Position (Patient)
Keyword: ImagePositionPatient
The x, y, z coordinates (mm) of the upper left hand corner of the image in the patient coordinate system.
Tag Attributes
- Tag ID
- (0020,0032)
- Compact
- 00200032
- Keyword
- ImagePositionPatient
- VR
- DS — Decimal String
- VM
- 3
- Retired
- No
Module(s)
Image Plane Module
Engineering Notes
The primary source for anatomical localisation. Used for precise slice ordering in MPR, 3D rendering, and measurement tools. Together with Image Orientation (Patient), fully defines the image plane in 3D space.
Troubleshooting
3D reconstructions with holes or misaligned slices usually mean incorrect or missing Image Position (Patient). Verify against the scanner's geometry log.