SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781260172195
Author: VanPutte
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 1, Problem 15RAC
A plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts is a
- frontal (coronal) plane.
- sagittal plane.
- transverse plane.
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Using the terms of position and direction, illustrate the various planes of the body. Your illustration should include the following terms: Cranial, Caudal, Ventral, Dorsal, Sagittal plane, Median section, Transverse section, Lateral and Frontal (coronal section).
When the human body is in anatomic position, the following statements are true: (please choose all answers that apply)
The palms of the hands are facing anterior
The arms are above the person's head
The feet are flat on the floor
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The median plane is
A vertical plane that bisects the body into right and left halves
Any plane at right angles to both the median and frontal planes
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