1.5b sections and planes Flashcards
1
Q
what is a section?
A
actual cut/slice that exposes internal anatomy
2
Q
what is a plane?
A
imaginary flat surface passing through body; 3 types
3
Q
coronal (frontal) plane
A
vertical plane dividing body into anterior (front) & posterior (back) parts
4
Q
transverse (cross-sectional) plane
A
horizontal plane dividing body into superior (top) & inferior (bottom) parts
5
Q
midsagittal (or median) plane
A
vertical plane dividing body into unequal left/right halves
6
Q
sagittal plane
A
parallel to midsagittal, but left or right of midsagittal; divides structure into left/right portions
7
Q
oblique plane
A
passes through structure at an angle
