Standard Anatomical Position Flashcards
1
Q
What is Standard Anatomical Position?
A
Describes the body in a standing upright position with the hands turned out so that the palms are facing forward.
2
Q
Define Body Planes.
A
Imaginary vertical or horizontal lines used to divide the body into sections for the descriptive purposes.
3
Q
Define Sagittal Planes
A
Divides the body vertically into right & left parts (up & down).
4
Q
Define Midsagittal (Median) Planes
A
Lies exactly on midline.
5
Q
Define Parasagittal Planes
A
Not the midline.
6
Q
Define Frontal or Coronal Planes
A
Divides the body vertically into anterior & posterior parts. (front & back)
7
Q
Define Transverse or Horizontal Planes
A
Divides the body horizontally into superior & inferior parts. (Side to Side)
