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Planes of the Body
| Describe... | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sagittal Plane | Divides body into left and right sides - runs down centre of the body |
| Frontal Plane | Divides body into Anterior (Front) and Posterior (Back) |
| Transverse Plane | Divides body into Superior (upper) and Inferior (lower) halves |
| Posterior or Dorsal | Closer to or at the back of the body |
| Medial | Closer to the Midline or Mid-sagittal plane of the body |
| Lateral | Further from the Midline of the body |
| Proximal | Closer to the attached end of the limb (eg elbow more proximal than fingers) |
| Distal | Further from attached end of limb (toes more Distal than ankles) |
| Superficial | Towards or on the surface of the body |
| Deep | Away from surface |
| Prone | Face down (eg Push up position) |
| Supine | Face up (eg Sit up position) |