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.
2
Q
Visualize the midsagittal plane
A
Touching and parallel to the longitudinal fissure.
3
Q
Coronal plane
A
Perpendicular to the sagittal plane
4
Q
Horizontal plane
A
Its characteristic vector is orthogonal to the coronal and sagittal planes.
5
Q
Superior
A
Up up up! Side
6
Q
Inferior
A
Down down down! Side
7
Q
Caudal
A
Back side
8
Q
Rostral
A
Front side
9
Q
Dorsal
A
Up side!
10
Q
Ventral
A
Down! Side
11
Q
Posterior
A
Back side
12
Q
Anterior
A
Front side