HEAD NECK
CRANIAL CAVITY
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Question
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Which directional terms are related to the transverse plane?
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anterior/posterior
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superior/inferior
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lateral/medial
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none of these
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The transverse plane, or the axial plane, divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) halves. Movements that occur in this plane involve rotation or horizontal movement, which include: Rotation: rotating the torso or a limb around its vertical axis (e.g., turning your head to the left or right)
Detailed explanation-2: -The frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts.
Detailed explanation-3: -The transverse plane (axial or X-Z plane) divides the body into superior and inferior (head and tail) portions. It is typically a horizontal plane through the center of the body and is parallel to the ground.
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