Planes Of Ekg Flashcards
0
Q
Different planes equal…
A
Different views
1
Q
What is a “plane” related to EKG?
A
A plane is a cross section of the heart which provides a view of the heart’s activity.
2
Q
What is a frontal plane?
A
Frontal plane - vertical cut through the middle of the heart top to bottom
3
Q
What is a horizontal plane?
A
Horizontal plane - transverse cut through the middle of the heart
4
Q
Electrical activity viewed from right to left in what plane?
A
Frontal
5
Q
Six limb leads viewed from what plane?
A
Frontal plane
6
Q
Electrical activity viewed moving anterior to posterior in what plane?
A
Horizontal plane
7
Q
Six precordial leads are in what plane?
A
horizontal plane leads.
