The Body and the Terminology

Question 1

anatomic position

Answer 1

reference point used to navigate anatomical terminology

Question 2

body planes

Answer 2

sagittal, frontal, and transverse

Question 3

sagittal plane

Answer 3

a vertical plane that divides the body into left and right part of the body
flexion and extension

Question 4

frontal (coronal) plane

Answer 4

a vertical plane that divides the body into front and back

adduction and abduction

Question 5

transverse (horizontal) plane

Answer 5

a horizontal plane that divides the body into top and bottom

rotation