THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PELVIS CAVITY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

In the transverse plane, which means “above or toward the head?”

A	Superior
B	Inferior
C	Posterior
D	Anterior

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -A transverse plane, also known as an axial plane or cross-section, divides the body into cranial (head) and caudal (tail) portions. It is parallel to the ground, which (in humans) separates the superior from the inferior, or put another way, the head from the feet.

Detailed explanation-2: -Directional Terms Superior or cranial-toward the head end of the body; upper (example, the hand is part of the superior extremity). Inferior or caudal-away from the head; lower (example, the foot is part of the inferior extremity).

Detailed explanation-3: -Some examples of directional anatomical terms are: Anterior: refers to the front of the body. Posterior: term for the back of the body. Superior: refers to body parts above or towards the head. Inferior refers to something below or away from the head.

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