Planes Of The Body Flashcards
1
Q
Dorsal recumbency
A
Lying on its back
2
Q
Ventral recumbency
A
Lying on its belly
3
Q
Lateral recumbency
A
Lying on its side
4
Q
Dorsal plane
A
Divides the body into belly side (ventral) and a back side (dorsal)
5
Q
Median plane
A
Divides the body into equal right and left halves.
Also know as midsagittal plane
6
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Divides the body into unequal right and left halves
7
Q
Transverse plane
A
Divides the body into cranial and caudal halves
8
Q
Intervertebral disk
A
Cartilage pad between vertebrae used for cushion and support.
9
Q
Vertebra
A
Back bone
10
Q
Vertebrae
A
Back bones
11
Q
Cervical
A
Neck area
12
Q
Thoracic
A
Chest area
13
Q
Lumbar
A
Lower back area (waist)
14
Q
Sacral
A
Sacrum
15
Q
Caudal; coccygeal (Ca)
A
Tail area
