Body Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Saggital
A
Cuts through the body from front to back and divides the body into right and left sections.
2
Q
Midsagittal
A
Cuts through the midline of the body from front to back and divides the body into equal right and left sections.
3
Q
Frontal (coronal)
A
Cuts at a right angle to the midline, from side to side and divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections.
4
Q
Transverse (horizontal)
A
Cuts horizontally through the body and separates the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) sections.
