Anatomical Position And Planes Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical Position
A
Standing position with palms facing outward
2
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Passes vertically through the body
3
Q
Median (midsagittal) plane
A
Sagittal plane that divides the body or organs into equal halves
4
Q
Frontal (coronal) plane
A
Perpendicular to the sagittal plane and divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
5
Q
Transverse (horizontal) plane
A
Passes across the body or an organ perpendicular to its long axis