Orientation Flashcards
1
Q
Orthogonal planes
A
Lie at right angles to one another
2
Q
Sagittal
A
Vertical, divides world into right and left
3
Q
Midsagittal
A
Passes through midline of body
4
Q
Parasagittal
A
To side or outside body
5
Q
Frontal or coronal
A
Vertical, divides world into anterior (in front) and posterior (behind
6
Q
transverse
A
Horizontal, divides world into superior (above) and inferior (below)
7
Q
Oblique planes
A
Infinite in number
8
Q
Anterior
A
Forward
9
Q
Posterior
A
Behind
10
Q
Dorsal
A
Back (spine) side
11
Q
Ventral
A
Belly side
12
Q
Superior
A
Above
13
Q
Inferior
A
Below
14
Q
Medial
A
Towards midline
15
Q
Lateral
A
Towards side
16
Q
Cranial or cephalad
A
Towards head
17
Q
Caudal
A
Towards tail
18
Q
Proximal
A
Towards beginning
19
Q
Distal
A
Towards end
20
Q
Superficial
A
Towards surface
21
Q
Deep
A
Underneath
22
Q
Palmar
A
Anterior of manus (hand)
23
Q
Plantar
A
Inferior of pes (foot)
