Anatomic Planes Flashcards
1
Q
Median (Midsagittal)
A
The plane that divides the head and torso into right and left halves. (Red)
2
Q
Sagittal
A
The plane dividing the head and torso into left and right parts (not halves). It is parallel to the median. (Orange)
3
Q
Coronal Frontal
A
The plane dividing the body or its parts into front and back halves OR parts. (Yellow)
4
Q
Transverse Cross
A
The plane that divides the upper and lower halves or parts. (Green)
