Schemas of Coordinates systems
Table of contents
- External_XYZ_Absolute: External XYZ Coordinates with Angles
- Stereotaxic_BregmaAbsolute: Stereotaxic Bregma-Based Absolute Coordinates
- Stereotaxic_BregmaBrainSurface: Stereotaxic Bregma-Based Surface Coordinates with Depth
- Stereotaxic_LambdaAbsolute: Stereotaxic Lambda-Based Absolute Coordinates
- Stereotaxic_LambdaBrainSurface: Stereotaxic Lambda-Based Surface Coordinates with Depth
- Stereotaxic_XYZ_Absolute: Stereotaxic XYZ Absolute Coordinates
- Stereotaxic_XY_Surface: Stereotaxic Surface XY Surface Coordinates with Depth
External_XYZ_Absolute: External XYZ Coordinates with Angles
{
"type": "object",
"title": "External XYZ Coordinates with Angles",
"options": {"compact": true},
"additionalProperties": false,
"properties": {
"x": {
"title": "X coordinate (m)",
"brief": "X",
"units": "m",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Absolute X coordinate in meters, representing horizontal positioning along a local reference frame."
}
},
"xAngle": {
"title": "X angle (°)",
"brief": "X angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Rotational angle around the X axis, in degrees, indicating tilt or elevation relative to the horizontal plane."
}
},
"y": {
"title": "Y coordinate (m)",
"brief": "Y",
"units": "m",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Absolute Y coordinate in meters, representing vertical positioning along a local reference frame."
}
},
"yAngle": {
"title": "Y angle (°)",
"brief": "Y angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Rotational angle around the Y axis, in degrees, indicating roll or sideways tilt relative to the vertical axis."
}
},
"z": {
"title": "Z coordinate (m)",
"brief": "Z",
"units": "m",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Absolute Z coordinate in meters,representing height."
}
},
"zAngle": {
"title": "Z angle (°)",
"brief": "Z angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Rotational angle around the Z axis, in degrees, indicating azimuth or orientation facing around the vertical axis."
}
}
}
}
Example of JSON according to this schema
{
"x": 0,
"y": 0,
"z": 1,
"xAngle": 37,
"yAngle": 21,
"zAngle": 23
}
Stereotaxic_BregmaAbsolute: Stereotaxic Bregma-Based Absolute Coordinates
{
"type": "object",
"title": "Stereotaxic Bregma-Based Absolute Coordinates",
"options": {"compact": true},
"additionalProperties": false,
"properties": {
"apCoordinate": {
"title": "AP coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "AP",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Absolute Anterior-Posterior coordinate from a fixed point, in millimeters."
}
},
"apAngle": {
"title": "AP angle (°)",
"brief": "AP angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Angle of the device or probe in the Anterior-Posterior direction, in degrees."
}
},
"mlCoordinate": {
"title": "ML coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "ML",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Absolute Medial-Lateral coordinate from a fixed point, in millimeters."
}
},
"mlAngle": {
"title": "ML angle (°)",
"brief": "ML angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Angle of the device or probe in the Medial-Lateral direction, in degrees."
}
},
"dvCoordinate": {
"title": "DV coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "DV",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Dorsal-Ventral coordinate from a reference point, typically the brain surface, in millimeters."
}
},
"dvAngle": {
"title": "DV angle (°)",
"brief": "DV angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Angle of the device or probe in the Dorsal-Ventral direction, in degrees."
}
}
}
}
Example of JSON according to this schema
{
"apCoordinate": 4.7,
"mlCoordinate": 4,
"dvCoordinate": 23.2,
"apAngle": 5,
"mlAngle": 5,
"dvAngle": 0
}
Stereotaxic_BregmaBrainSurface: Stereotaxic Bregma-Based Surface Coordinates with Depth
{
"type": "object",
"title": "Stereotaxic Bregma-Based Surface Coordinates with Depth",
"options": {"compact": true},
"additionalProperties": false,
"properties": {
"apCoordinate": {
"title": "AP coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "AP",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Anterior-Posterior coordinate relative to Bregma, in millimeters."
}
},
"apAngle": {
"title": "AP angle (°)",
"brief": "AP angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Angle adjustment in the Anterior-Posterior direction, in degrees."
}
},
"mlCoordinate": {
"title": "ML coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "ML",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Medial-Lateral coordinate relative to Bregma, in millimeters."
}
},
"mlAngle": {
"title": "ML angle (°)",
"brief": "ML angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Angle adjustment in the Medial-Lateral direction, in degrees."
}
},
"depth": {
"title": "Depth (mm)",
"brief": "depth",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Depth of the implant in the brain, measured from the surface, in millimeters."
}
},
"rotation": {
"title": "Rotation (°)",
"brief": "rotation",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Rotation of the implant around the insertion axis, in degrees."
}
}
}
}
Example of JSON according to this schema
{
"apCoordinate": 0.4,
"mlCoordinate": 1.1,
"depth": 12,
"rotation": 0,
"apAngle": 15,
"mlAngle": 15
}
Stereotaxic_LambdaAbsolute: Stereotaxic Lambda-Based Absolute Coordinates
{
"type": "object",
"title": "Stereotaxic Lambda-Based Absolute Coordinates",
"options": {"compact": true},
"additionalProperties": false,
"properties": {
"apCoordinate": {
"title": "AP coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "AP",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Anterior-Posterior coordinate measured from Lambda, in millimeters. Lambda serves as a posterior reference point on the skull in rodent brain mappings."
}
},
"apAngle": {
"title": "AP angle (°)",
"brief": "AP angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Tilting angle in the Anterior-Posterior axis from Lambda, in degrees. Used to adjust the probe or electrode's approach angle relative to the skull."
}
},
"mlCoordinate": {
"title": "ML coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "ML",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Medial-Lateral coordinate measured from the central line crossing Lambda, in millimeters. Used for precise lateral positioning of instruments."
}
},
"mlAngle": {
"title": "ML angle (°)",
"brief": "ML angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Tilting angle in the Medial-Lateral direction from Lambda, in degrees. Adjusts for lateral tilt relative to the skull's central line."
}
},
"dvCoordinate": {
"title": "DV coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "DV",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Dorsal-Ventral coordinate measured from the skull's surface at Lambda, in millimeters. Indicates depth for vertical placement of instruments."
}
},
"dvAngle": {
"title": "DV angle (°)",
"brief": "DV angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Angular adjustment in the Dorsal-Ventral plane from Lambda, in degrees. Used to orient instruments vertically."
}
}
}
}
Example of JSON according to this schema
{
"apCoordinate": 4.7,
"mlCoordinate": 4,
"dvCoordinate": 23.2,
"apAngle": 5,
"mlAngle": 5,
"dvAngle": 0
}
Stereotaxic_LambdaBrainSurface: Stereotaxic Lambda-Based Surface Coordinates with Depth
{
"type": "object",
"title": "Stereotaxic Lambda-Based Surface Coordinates with Depth",
"options": {"compact": true},
"additionalProperties": false,
"properties": {
"apCoordinate": {
"title": "AP coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "AP",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Anterior-Posterior coordinate measured from the Lambda landmark, in millimeters. Lambda is used as a reference point at the posterior aspect of the skull."
}
},
"apAngle": {
"title": "AP angle (°)",
"brief": "AP angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Angle of tilt in the Anterior-Posterior direction from the Lambda reference point, in degrees, used to align the probe or electrode with respect to the brain's longitudinal axis."
}
},
"mlCoordinate": {
"title": "ML coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "ML",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Medial-Lateral coordinate measured from the midline crossing Lambda, in millimeters. This measurement helps in positioning equipment laterally across the brain's hemisphere."
}
},
"mlAngle": {
"title": "ML angle (°)",
"brief": "ML angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Medial-Lateral tilting angle from Lambda, in degrees, adjusting the lateral orientation of devices or surgical tools."
}
},
"depth": {
"title": "Depth (mm)",
"brief": "depth",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Vertical depth measured from the surface at the Lambda reference point, in millimeters. Indicates how deep into the brain tissue the instrument penetrates."
}
},
"rotation": {
"title": "Rotation (°)",
"brief": "rotation",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Rotation around the vertical axis through Lambda, in degrees. This controls the azimuthal orientation of the probe or surgical tool."
}
}
}
}
Example of JSON according to this schema
{
"apCoordinate": 0.4,
"mlCoordinate": 1.1,
"depth": 12,
"rotation": 0,
"apAngle": 15,
"mlAngle": 15
}
Stereotaxic_XYZ_Absolute: Stereotaxic XYZ Absolute Coordinates
{
"type": "object",
"title": "Stereotaxic XYZ Absolute Coordinates",
"options": {"compact": true},
"additionalProperties": false,
"properties": {
"x": {
"title": "X coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "X",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "X coordinate in millimeters, representing the position along the left-right axis relative to a standardized reference point."
}
},
"xAngle": {
"title": "X angle (°)",
"brief": "X angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Rotational angle about the X-axis, in degrees, adjusting the tilt of the instrument or probe horizontally."
}
},
"y": {
"title": "Y coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "Y",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Y coordinate in millimeters, indicating the anterior-posterior position from a fixed reference point in the setup."
}
},
"yAngle": {
"title": "Y angle (°)",
"brief": "Y angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Rotational angle about the Y-axis, in degrees, used to orient the probe or device in the anterior-posterior plane."
}
},
"z": {
"title": "Z coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "Z",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Z coordinate in millimeters, representing the depth or vertical position relative to a surface or base level."
}
},
"zAngle": {
"title": "Z angle (°)",
"brief": "Z angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Rotational angle about the Z-axis, in degrees, adjusting the azimuth or directional facing of the setup."
}
}
}
}
Example of JSON according to this schema
{
"x": 0,
"y": 0,
"z": 1,
"xAngle": 37,
"yAngle": 21,
"zAngle": 23
}
Stereotaxic_XY_Surface: Stereotaxic Surface XY Surface Coordinates with Depth
{
"type": "object",
"title": "Stereotaxic Surface XY Surface Coordinates with Depth",
"options": {"compact": true},
"additionalProperties": false,
"properties": {
"x": {
"title": "X coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "X",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "X coordinate in millimeters, measuring horizontal position across the surface from a fixed central or reference point."
}
},
"xAngle": {
"title": "X angle (°)",
"brief": "X angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Angle of tilt around the X-axis, in degrees, indicating the inclination or elevation relative to the flat surface."
}
},
"y": {
"title": "Y coordinate (mm)",
"brief": "Y",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Y coordinate in millimeters, measuring vertical position along the surface from a fixed central or reference point."
}
},
"yAngle": {
"title": "Y angle (°)",
"brief": "Y angle",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Angle of tilt around the Y-axis, in degrees, indicating the lateral tilt relative to the central axis of the surface."
}
},
"depth": {
"title": "Depth (mm)",
"brief": "depth",
"units": "mm",
"type": "number",
"options": {
"infoText": "Depth in millimeters, measuring the perpendicular distance below the surface plane, used for setting the penetration depth of an instrument."
}
},
"rotation": {
"title": "Rotation (°)",
"brief": "rotation",
"units": "°",
"type": "number",
"minimum": -180,
"maximum": 360,
"options": {
"infoText": "Rotation around the vertical axis through the point of interest, in degrees, used to adjust the orientation of the instrument or device."
}
}
}
}
Example of JSON according to this schema
{
"x": 0,
"y": 4,
"depth": 0.1,
"xAngle": 30,
"yAngle": 15,
"rotation": 10
}