Orientation In The Brain Flashcards

Identify planes, views and orientations of the brain

1
Q

Visualize a sagittal plane of the brain

A

Parallel to the longitudinal fissure. Not necessarily touching it.

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2
Q

Visualize the midsagittal plane

A

Touching and parallel to the longitudinal fissure.

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3
Q

Coronal plane

A

Perpendicular to the sagittal plane

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4
Q

Horizontal plane

A

Its characteristic vector is orthogonal to the coronal and sagittal planes.

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5
Q

Superior

A

Up up up! Side

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6
Q

Inferior

A

Down down down! Side

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7
Q

Caudal

A

Back side

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8
Q

Rostral

A

Front side

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9
Q

Dorsal

A

Up side!

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10
Q

Ventral

A

Down! Side

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11
Q

Posterior

A

Back side

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12
Q

Anterior

A

Front side

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