| A | B |
|---|
| frontal or coronal plane | divides body into ant and post |
| midsagittal plane | divides body into equal R & L halves |
| sagittal plane | divides body into R & L sides |
| transverse plane | divides body into inferior & superior |
| Fowler position | semi-sitting knees elevated |
| prone position | lying on abdomen facing down |
| supine position | lying on back facing upward |
| umbilical region | around the navel |
| lumbar regions | to R and L of umbilical regions |
| epigastric region | superior to umbilical region |
| hypochondriac regions | to R and L of epigastric region |
| hypogastric region | inferior to the umbilical region |
| iliac regions | to R and L of hypogastric region |
| lithotomy position | lying on back with feet in stirrups |
| orthopnea position | sitting erect in chair or bed |
| recumbent position | lying down in any position |
| Sims position | lying on left side with right knee drawn up |
| Trendelenburg position | lying on back with head lower than feet |
| parasagittal plane | divides body into unequal R and L vertically |
