Anatomical Planes Flashcards
1
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Sagittal
A
Cuts through the body from front to back and divides the body into right and left sections. “Cut in half”
2
Q
Midsagittal
A
Cuts through the midline of the body from front to back and divides the body into equal right and left sections. “Cut in half perfectly”
3
Q
Frontal (coronal)
A
Cuts at a right angle to the midline, from side to side, and divides the body into anterior and posterior sections. “Cut the back and butt off”
4
Q
Transverse
A
Cuts horizontally through the body and separates the body into upper and lower sections. “Cut in half through the stomach”