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Schematic diagram of first placement needle accuracy metrics. PD, the shortest (perpendicular) distance from the needle path to the target, extending the needle path line to a hypothetical line beyond the actual tip position (if necessary). TD, the Euclidian distance between the actual and planned needle tips. PD, path deviation; TD, tip deviation
