Anatomical Planes Flashcards

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Midline

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Intersects the nose and navel on the front of the body

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Anatomical Planes

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Left and right from the patients point of reference

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Midspinal Line

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Runs parallel to the spine on the back of the body

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Sagittal Plane

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Includes both the midline and midspinal line, and divides the body into left and right planes

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Medial And Lateral

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(Towards or away from the midline)
Bilateral: both sides
Unilateral: one side
Ipsilateral: same side
Contralateral: opposite side
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