SOC 21 Flashcards
1
Q
Plane
A
An imaginary flat surface that divides the body into sections
2
Q
Sagittal plane
A
An imaginary line dividing the body vertically into left and right sides
3
Q
Frontal plane
A
An imaginary line dividing the body vertically from front to back
4
Q
Transverse plane
A
An imaginary line dividing the body horizontally from top to bottom
5
Q
Axis
A
An imaginary straight line around which something turns
6
Q
Frontal axis
A
Imaginary line passing horizontally through the body, allows rotation of the body in an upright position
7
Q
Vertical axis
A
Imaginary line passing vertically through the body allows rotation of the body in an upright position
8
Q
Sagittal axis
A
Imaginary line passing horizontally through the body from front to back allows abduction and adduction
