Body planes Flashcards
1
Q
Parasagittal
A
near the sagittal line
2
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Split down the middle of the front of the body.
Gives you two sides of the body
3
Q
Transverse plane
A
Split by the hips of the body on the front side
Gives you the top and bottom halves
4
Q
Frontal Plane
A
Side view of the body where it splits down the middle of the side of the body
Gives you the front and back of the body
5
Q
Supine
A
Patient laying down on back
6
Q
Prone
A
Patient laying down on stomach