Planes Flashcards
Standing erect, arms at side, palms forward, heels together, and feet pointed forward
Anatomic Position
Feet
Caudal
Which sagittal plane has posterior at the bottom of the (linear) transducer superior at the head?
Anterior Approach
Lying face up
Supine
Which sagittal plane has anterior on the bottom of the (linear) transducer and superior at the head?
Posterior Approach
Any plane at right angles to both median and coronal planes
Transverse Plane
Below
Inferior
Head
Cranial
Any plan parallel to median plane
Sagittal Plane
Which transverse plane has posterior at the bottom and right lateral at the head of the transducer?
Anterior Approach
Which transverse lateral plane has anterior at the head and medial at the bottom of the transducer?
Left Lateral
Lying face down
Prone
Away from the origin
Distal
Above
Superior
Which scanning plane has superior plane at the head and lateral at the top?
Coronal Plane