Anitomical Positions & Planes Of The Body Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical Position
A
Standing forward, feet together, palms forward
2
Q
Supine
A
Lying face up in anatomical position
3
Q
Prone
A
Lying face down in anatomical position
4
Q
Axial
A
Body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis
5
Q
Appendicular
A
Limbs, extremities, arms and legs
6
Q
Right
A
Subjects right side
7
Q
Left
A
Subjects left side
8
Q
Transverse plane
A
Divides the body into inferior and superior
9
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Divides the body into left and right halves
10
Q
Midsagittal plane
A
Divides the body into equal left and right halves
11
Q
Parasagittal
A
Divides the body into unequal left and right halves
12
Q
Frontal (Coronal) plane
A
Divides the body into posterior and anterior portions
