IASM 29: Body Planes

Question 1

The term used to describe an individual lying down and facing down

The term used to describe an individual lying down and facing up

Answer 1

PRONE

SUPINE

Question 2

Body Axes
Travels from left side of body to right side
Travels from top of body to bottom
Travels from front of body to the back

Answer 2

Travels from left side of body to right side- Horizontal (x)
Travels from top of body to bottom- Vertical (y)
Travels from front of body to the back- Sagittal (z)

Question 3

Horizontal Plane/ Transverse plane divides the body to …

Answer 3

Superior

Inferior

Question 4

Coronal Plane/ Frontal plane divides the body to …

Answer 4

Anterior

Posterior

Question 5

Sagittal plane divides the body to …

Answer 5

Left

Right

Question 6

Flexion (to front)
Extension (to back)
On which plane and on which axis?

Answer 6

Horizontal Axis

Sagittal Plane

Question 7

medial rotation (Rotate towards middle)
lateral rotation (rotate towards side)
On which plane and on which axis?

Answer 7

Vertical Axis

Horizontal Plane/ Transverse Plane

Question 8

Abduction (towards up)
Adduction (towards bottom)
On which plane and on which axis?

Answer 8

Sagittal Axis

Frontal Plane/ Coronal Plane

Question 9

Name 3 Serous Cavities in the human body

Answer 9

Pericardial Cavity
Pleural Cavity
Peritoneal Cavity

Question 10

Name 3 Mucous Cavities in the human body (locations)

Answer 10

Oral Cavity
Nasal Cavity
Middle Ear

Question 11

Name 1 Synovial Cavity in the human body

Answer 11

Joints