Planes Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical position
A
-standing erect with palms and feet facing forward
- is the standard reference point which all positions are based
2
Q
Sagittarius plane
A
The plane dividing the body into right snd left portions
3
Q
Midsagittal/median
A
Plane dividing the body into EQUAL right and left halves
4
Q
Frontal/coronal plane
A
Plane dividing the body into front and back portions
5
Q
Transverse/horizontal plane
A
The horizontal plane dividing the body into upper and lower portions