Anatomical Position and Planes

The body is upright, facing the observer, with feet flat and directed forward, and palms facing forward at the sides.

It allows us to describe the position of bones and muscles in relation to each other using standard terms.

The midline runs along the long axis of the body, helping to understand symmetry and division of body structures.

<p>It divides the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) portions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The body is upright, facing the observer, feet flat and directed forward, upper limbs at the sides with palms facing forward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Transverse plane divides the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) sections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Frontal/Coronal plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding the anatomical position is crucial for standardizing descriptions of body structures and locations.</p> Signup and view all the answers