Anatomy - Chapter 6 (Obj 1.1) Flashcards

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anatomical position

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the body standing erect with face forward, feet together, and arms hanging at the sides, and palms forward

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planes

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imaginary lines used to divide the body into sections

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sagittal planes

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any vertical plane parallel to the midline that divides the body into unequal left & right portions

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transverse plane

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a horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower portions

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midsagittal planes (median plane)

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is the vertical plane that that divides the body into equal left and right halves

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frontal planes (coronal planes)

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is any vertical plane at right angles to the midsagittal plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions

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oblique planes

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divides the body at an angle

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anterior

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front

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posterior

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back

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maxillary teeth

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Upper teeth

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mandibular teeth

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lower teeth

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Permanent Dentition

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In each arch of the mouth, there are four permanent incisors, two permanent cuspids, four permanent bicuspids, and six permanent molar teeth. In total, there are 16 permanent teeth (commonly referred to as adult teeth).

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