planes and axes Flashcards
1
Q
what is a plane
A
imaginary flat surface which runs through body
2
Q
sagittal plane
A
divides body into left and right sides
3
Q
transverse plane
A
divides body into top and bottom
4
Q
frontal plane
A
divides body into front and back
5
Q
what is an axis
A
imaginary line which runs through body
6
Q
saggital axis
A
front to back
7
Q
longitudinal axis
A
top to bottem
8
Q
transverse axis
A
left to right
