Anatomical Position… 👤 Flashcards
1
Q
Coronal Plane
A
Vertical plane
Divides body into anterior and posterior sections
2
Q
Transverse plane
A
Horizontal plane
Divides body into superior and inferior sections
3
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Divides body into left and right (unequal)
4
Q
Midsagittal Plane
A
Special type of sagittal plane that divides body into equal left and right halves
5
Q
Anatomic Position
A
Standing
Arms down/ palms forward
6
Q
Anterior
A
In front of; towards the front
7
Q
Posterior
A
In the back of; towards the back
8
Q
Dorsal
A
Towards the back side
9
Q
Ventral
A
Towards the belly
10
Q
Superior
A
Closer to the head
11
Q
Inferior
A
Closer towards the feet
12
Q
Cranial/ cephalic
A
Toward the head end
13
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the rear or tail end
14
Q
Rostral
A
Toward the nose or mouth
15
Q
Medial
A
Towards the midline of the body
