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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Midsagittal plane (median) | divides body or organ into equal hslves |
| How many forearm positions are there? | 2; supinated and pronated |
| Supinated | palms face forward or upward radius&ulna are parallel |
| Pronated | palms face rearward or downward radius&ulna are crossed |
| Anatomical planes and sections include: | Midsagital plane, Sagittal plane, Transverse, Frontal |
| Section: | actual cut or slice to reveal internal anatomy |
| Plane | imaginary flat surface passing through the body |
| Sagittal plane: | Divides body into left and right regions |
| Frontal plane | divides body inro anterior (front) & posterior (back) portions |
| Transverse (horizontal) plane | divides the body into superior (upper) & inferior (lower) portions |