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Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
- Transverse
- Oblique
- Frontal (correct)
- Sagittal
The transverse plane divides the body into equal right and left halves.
The transverse plane divides the body into equal right and left halves.
False (B)
What is the anatomical term used to describe something that is closer to the head?
What is the anatomical term used to describe something that is closer to the head?
Superior
In anatomical terms, the elbow is considered ______ to the wrist.
In anatomical terms, the elbow is considered ______ to the wrist.
Match the anatomical term with its correct definition:
Match the anatomical term with its correct definition:
Which of the following describes the relationship between the heart and the breastbone?
Which of the following describes the relationship between the heart and the breastbone?
The term 'distal' means closer to the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.
The term 'distal' means closer to the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.
What is the anatomical term for 'away from the body surface; more internal'?
What is the anatomical term for 'away from the body surface; more internal'?
The Sagittal plane is a ______ plane that divides the body into left and right sections.
The Sagittal plane is a ______ plane that divides the body into left and right sections.
If a doctor says a cut is superficial, what does that mean?
If a doctor says a cut is superficial, what does that mean?
Flashcards
Sagittal Plane
Sagittal Plane
Divides the body into left and right sections.
Frontal (Coronal) Plane
Frontal (Coronal) Plane
Divides the body into front and back sections.
Transverse (Horizontal) Plane
Transverse (Horizontal) Plane
Divides the body into top and bottom sections.
Oblique Plane
Oblique Plane
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Superior (cranial)
Superior (cranial)
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Inferior (caudal)
Inferior (caudal)
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Ventral (anterior)
Ventral (anterior)
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Dorsal (posterior)
Dorsal (posterior)
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Medial
Medial
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Lateral
Lateral
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Study Notes
- The four major body planes consist of sagittal, oblique, frontal/coronal, and transverse/horizontal
- Sagittal and Frontal planes are two vertical planes
- Transverse is the one horizontal plane
- Oblique is an odd angle plane
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