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551 - Anatomy > Exam 1 - Planes > Flashcards

Exam 1 - Planes Flashcards

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Sagitt

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Prefix meaning “arrow”

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Sagital

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Vertical plane that divides body/organ into RIGHT and LEFT sides

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Midsagital

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Midline of the body creating EQUAL RIGHT and LEFT sides

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Midline

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Imaginary vertical line that divides body into equal right and left sides

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Para

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Prefix meaning “near”

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Parasagital

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Divides body/organ into UNEQUAL RIGHT and LEFT sides

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Frontal / Coronal

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Divides body into Anterior & Posterior portions

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Transverse plane / Cross sectional / Horizontal plane

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  • Divides body/organ into Superior and Inferior portions

- Most often used in CT scans

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Oblique plane

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Passes through body at an oblique angle (anything other than 90 degrees)

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