anatomical positions planes and directions Flashcards
1
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Transverse plane
A
Horizontal, Divides body into and upper and lower portion
2
Q
Sagittal
A
Vertical plan that divides the body into right and left portions
3
Q
Frontal (coronal)
A
Vertical plan that divides the body into front and back portions
4
Q
Axial parts
A
head, neck, and body
5
Q
appendicular parts
A
arms and legs
6
Q
Anterior or Ventral
A
front of body
7
Q
Posterior or dorsal
A
back of body
8
Q
Superior or cranial
A
towards the top
9
Q
Inferior or caudal
A
towards the bottom
10
Q
Proximal
A
towards trunk
11
Q
distal
A
further away from trunk
12
Q
Medial
A
towards midline
13
Q
lateral
A
further away from midline