Four Anatomical Planes Flashcards
1
Q
Median Plane
A
- vertical plane
- passing longitudinally
- divides body into R/L halves
2
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
- vertical planes
- parallel to median plane
3
Q
Coronal (Frontal)
A
- vertical planes
- passing at R angles to median plane
- divides body into anterior/posterior
4
Q
Transverse Plane
A
- planes passing through body at right angle to median and coronal planes
- divides body into superior/inferior
5
Q
Four findings of palpation assessment.
A
- temperature
- texture
- tone
- tenderness
6
Q
Therapist receives info: verbal
A
Health history interview, using open-ended vs. close-ended questions
7
Q
Therapist receives info: non-verbal
A
- posture
- gesture
- facial expression
- actions
- tone of voice
