body planes Flashcards
0
Q
Transverse
A
Horizontal plane that divides the body into top and bottom half
1
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Distal
A
Body parts away from the point of reference
2
Q
Lateral
A
Body parts away from the midline
3
Q
Inferior
A
Body parts below the transverse plane
4
Q
Ventral or anterior
A
Body parts on the front of the body
5
Q
Midsaggital
A
Plane that divides the body into right and left side
6
Q
Proximal
A
Body parts close to the point of reference
7
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Cranial
A
Body parts located near the head
8
Q
Superior
A
Body parts above the transverse plane
9
Q
Dorsal or posterior
A
Body parts on the back of the body
10
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Medial
A
Body parts close to midline
11
Q
Caudal
A
Body parts located near the tail
12
Q
Frontal
A
Plane that divides the body into front and back
