Anatomical Planes Flashcards

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Sagittal

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Cuts through the body from front to back and divides the body into right and left sections. “Cut in half”

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Midsagittal

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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”

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Frontal (coronal)

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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”

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Transverse

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Cuts horizontally through the body and separates the body into upper and lower sections. “Cut in half through the stomach”

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