Anatomical Planes Flashcards
1
Q
Sections
A
Cuts
2
Q
Anatomical Planes
A
imaginary cuts through body
3
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
separates the body right and left
4
Q
Midsagittal /Median plane
A
separates the body equally right and left
5
Q
Parasagittal Plane
A
all other sagittal planes besides midsagittal
6
Q
frontal / coronal plane
A
separates body anteriorly and posteriorly
7
Q
Transverse/ horizontal Plane/ cross section
A
separates body superiorly and inferiorly
8
Q
Transverse Section
A
cross section
9
Q
Oblique section
A
cut at an angle
