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Anatomical Planes Flashcards

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Frontal plane

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Divides the body or organ into a front (anterior) portion and a rear (posterior) portion.

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Sagittal plane

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Divides the body or organ lengthwise into right and
left sections. If the vertical plane runs exactly down the middle of the body, it’s referred to as the midsagittal plane.

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Transverse plane

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Divides the body or organ horizontally, into top

(superior) and bottom (inferior) portions.

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