Planes of Movement
Body Directions - Opposites
Body Directions - Definitions
Body Directions - Difficult
Morphplogy
100
This plane divides the body in left and right halves.
Sagittal
100
The opposite of inferior.
Superior
100
The opposite of posterior.
Anterior
100
Your nose is ____ to your ears.
Medial
100
Define macule.
Flat lesion less then 1 cm, without elevation or depression.
200
This plane divides the body into upper and lower sections.
Transverse
200
The opposite of medial
lateral
200
Closer to the midline of the body.
Medial
200
The sternum (breastbone) is ____ to your spine.
Anterior
200
Define patch.
Flat lesion greater then 1 cm, without elevation or depression.
300
This plane of movement divides the body into front and back halves.
Frontal
300
The opposite of superior.
Inferior
300
Towards the surface.
Superficial
300
Your muscles are ____ to your skin.
Deep
300
Define plaque.
Flat elevated lesion, usually greater then 1 cm.
400
During walking legs move in this plane.
Sagittal
400
The opposite of anterior.
Posterior
400
Further away from.
Distal
400
Your hips are ____ to your belly button.
Inferior
400
Define papule.
Elevated, solid lesion less then 1 cm.
500
During jumping jacks, arms and legs brush this plane.
Frontal
500
The opposite of distal
Proximal
500
Lying face down
Prone
500
Your knees are ____ to your ankles (hint: extremities).
Proximal
500
Define nodule.
Elevated, solid lesion less then 1 cm.