Body Planes
How many planes is the human body divided into?
three primary, on secondary
What is the directional term that means toward the front of the body or structure?
Ventral/Anterior
Something is away from the point of reference is
distal
The heel is _________ to the toes?
The skin is ______ to the muscles
Superficial
What is another name for the axis (not plane) that divides the body into left and right
Midline
What does superior mean?
Above another structure.
What is it called when something is closer to the surface?
Superficial.
________ means along the vertebral surface of the body.
Dorsal
The shoulders are ______ to the midline.
Lateral
The Frontal or Coronal Plane divides the body into what sections?
Anterior and Posterior
What does Medial mean?
Towards the midsagittal plane; away from the side.
Give an example of usage for the word proximal.
Varies
The nasal is ____________________ to the back of the head.
Anterior
The elbow is ______ to the wrist.
Proximal
What divides the body into equal left and right halves?
Midsagittal Plane
What does Lateral mean?
Towards the sides, away from the midline.
Something that is closet to the feet is called?
Inferior
_________ means toward or on the head.
Cranial
The shoulders are _____ to the midline.
Lateral.
What is a Transverse Plane?
A plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts.
Give an example of usage for the word lateral.
Varies
What is the anatomical position?
Standing erect.
Facing Forward
Arms at side
Palms forward
________ means on the opposite side of the body.
Contralateral
The heart is ______ to the ribs.
Deep
What divides the body into unequal left and right halves?
Parasagittal Planes
What is the directional term that means toward the back of the body or structure?
Posterior/Dorsal
I cut off the hands. What type of cut is that?
Parasagittal
Means on both sides of the body. Like the arms or the legs.
Bilateral
I cut off the feet. This is a _______________________ cut.
Transverse