Anatomic Reference: Body Planes

Question 1

anatomy

Answer 1

study of the structures of the body

Question 2

physiology

Answer 2

study of functions of the structures of the body

Question 3

anatomic position

Answer 3

• standing up straight so the body is erect and facing forward
• holding the arms at he side with hand turned so palms face toward the front

Question 4

vertical plane

Answer 4

up and down at right angle to the ground or horizon

Question 5

sagittal plane

Answer 5

divides the body into unequal right and left portions

Question 6

midsagittal plane (midline)

Answer 6

divides the body into equal left and right halves (A)

Question 7

frontal (coronal) plane

Answer 7

vertical plane that divides the body intro front (anterior) and back (posterior) portions at right angles to the sagittal plane

Question 8

horizontal plane

Answer 8

parallel to the ground or horizon

Question 9

transverse plane

Answer 9

divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) portions, it can be at the waits or any level in the body