Exam 3: Directional Terms, Planes, Positions, Regions, and Quadrants

encompasses the lobe of the liver, the stomach, the spleen, part of the pancreas, and portions of the small and large intestines

horizontal field dividing the body into superior and inferior portions

inferior to the umbilical region

semi-sitting position with slight elevation of the knees

lying on back with head lower than the feet

lying on left side with right knee drawn up with left arm drawn behind, parallel to the back

vertical field passing through the body from side to side, dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions

vertical field running through the body from front to back, dividing the body into right and left sides (any plane parallel to the midsagittal plane)

around the navel

lying on back, facing upward

lying down in any position

lying on back with legs raised and feet in stirrups