Anatomical Positions And Planes Flashcards
1
Q
Midsagittal Plane
A
Divides body in equal left and right sides
2
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
Divides body into right and left sides
3
Q
Parasagittal Plane
A
Divides body into unequal right and left sides
4
Q
Frontal
A
Divides body into anterior and posterior portions
5
Q
Transverse
A
Divides body into superior and inferior portions
6
Q
Oblique
A
Passes through body at an angle
7
Q
Anterior
A
Nearer to or at the front
8
Q
Posterior
A
Nearer to or at the back of the body
9
Q
Deep
A
Toward the interior of the body
10
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
11
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the tail
12
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
13
Q
Distal
A
Away from the point of attachment
14
Q
Superficial
A
Toward or on the surface of the body
15
Q
Proximal
A
Toward the point of attachment
