P. 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Anatomical position of the human body?
A
• body is standing upright with the face looking anteriorly
• the upper limbs hangs by the side with palm facing forwards and thumbs laterally
• the lower limbs parallel with the toes pointing forwards
2
Q
What is planum?
A
Flat surface
3
Q
What is median / midsagittal plane?
A
It is a vertical plane passing through the center of the body, dividing it into EQUAL right and left halves
4
Q
What is sagittal plane / parasagittal?
A
Parallel to the median plane that divides the body into UNEQUAL right and left portions
5
Q
What is a coronal plane?
A
It is a vertical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
6
Q
What is a transverse plane?
A
It is a horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower halves
