Anatomical Positions Flashcards
1
Q
Define anterior
A
View from the front
2
Q
Define posterior
A
View from the back
3
Q
Describe the transverse plane
A
Splits the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) sections
4
Q
What is the transverse plane also known as?
A
Horizontal or axial plane
5
Q
Describe the coronal plane
A
Splits the body onto anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections
6
Q
What is the coronal plane also known as?
A
Frontal plane
7
Q
Describe the Sagittal plane
A
Splits the body into left and right
8
Q
What is the medium plane?
A
Is the plane in the middle of the plane
9
Q
What is the oblique plane?
A
Splits the body at an angle
10
Q
What are the 3 most important planes?
A
Transverse, coronal and Sagittal planes
