Planes of the Body & Definitions of bilateral, superficial, Deep & Rostral

Question 1

Meaning of the word “CORONAL PLANE”?

Answer 1

This splits the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.

Question 2

Another term/word used for Coronal plane?

Answer 2

Frontal Plane.

Question 3

Meaning of the word “SAGITTAL PLANE”?

Answer 3

This splits the body or body parts into left and right portions.

Question 4

Meaning of the word “TRANSVERSE PLANE”

Answer 4

This splits the body or body parts into superior (upper/top) and inferior (lower/bottom) portions.

Question 5

What is the Atomical Position?

Answer 5

When a person is standing in:

1. The upright position.
2. Palms facing forwards.
3. Thumbs facing outwards.
4. Feet slightly apart but parallel to each other.

Question 6

Meaning of the word “BILATERAL”?

Answer 6

This is where the body can be equally split in halve, to equally form a left and right side.

Question 7

Meaning of the word “SUPERFICIAL”?

Answer 7

A structure close to the surface of the body.

Question 8

Meaning of the word “DEEP”?

Answer 8

• This is the opposite to the word superficial.

- This means under one or more overlying structures.

Question 9

Meaning of the word “ROSTRAL”

Answer 9

This is used to describe the cerebrum aspect, which is referred to as the ROSTRAL aspect of the brain.

Comes from the latin word ‘nose’ or ‘beak’.

Therefore, this part of the brain is known to be pointing towards the nose.