The three numbers listed on a page of a stereotaxic atlas refer to
A) anterior-posterior, dorsal-ventral, and medal-lateral coordinates.
B) drill-bit diameter, length, and approximate size of lesion.
C) the settings on a stereotaxic apparatus for mice versus rats.
D) the strain, age, and weight of an animal.
E) comparison of coordinates for rats, primates, and humans.

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The three numbers on a page of a stereotaxic atlas typically refer to the three-dimensional coordinates of a specific brain region, specifically the anterior-posterior, dorsal-ventral, and medial-lateral axes. These coordinates are used to guide the insertion of a probe or electrode into the brain with precision.

The Three Numbers Listed on a Page of a Stereotaxic