Unit 1 - Anatomy - Anatomical Planes and Axes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three planes? The three axes?
A
Sagittal, Frontal, Transverse
Horizontal, Antero-Posterior, Longitudinal
2
Q
How does the Sagittal plane bisect the anatomical position?
A
Separates the left and right halves of the human
3
Q
How does the Frontal plane bisect the anatomical position?
A
Separates the anterior and posterior halves of the human
4
Q
How does the Transverse plane bisect the anatomical position?
A
Separates the upper and lower halves of the human
5
Q
What is the orientation of the Horizantal axis?
A
Horizontal, through the sides of the human
6
Q
What is the orientation of the Antero-Posterior axis?
A
Horizontal, through the front and back of the human
7
Q
What is the orientation of the Longitudinal axis?
A
Vertical, through the head and feet of the human
