Cardinal Planes of the Body Flashcards
1
Q
Divides the body into left and right sides.
A
Sagittal
2
Q
Bisects the body into superior and inferior or proximal and distal segments.
A
Transverse
3
Q
Divides the body into anterior and posterior segments.
A
Frontal (Coronal)
4
Q
Movement in the frontal plane.
A
Occurs around an anterior-posterior axis
5
Q
Movement in the sagittal plane.
A
Occurs around a medial-lateral axis
6
Q
Movement in the transverse plane.
A
Occurs around a vertical axis
