The "Frankfort Plane" Refers to ________

question 4

Multiple Choice

The "Frankfort plane" refers to ________.

• A)the position of the subject's head when height or length is measured
• B)the position of the subject's axial skeleton when height or length is measured
• C)the position of the observer's eyes in relation to the scale of a stadiometer when a subject's height is measured
• D)the position of the measuring tape on the subject's head when head circumference is measured

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Definitions:

Levator Ani

A broad, thin muscle, situated on either side of the pelvis, which supports the pelvic viscera.

Coccygeus

A muscle located in the pelvic area, involved in supporting the coccyx (tailbone) and controlling movement in the pelvic floor.

Bulbospongiosus

A muscle of the perineum that plays a role in sexual function and urination.

Ischiocavernosus

A muscle that helps stiffen the penis or clitoris during sexual arousal by compressing the base of the erectile tissues.