Anatomical Planes Flashcards
1
Q
median plane
A
a line which divides the body along the mid-line into right and left halves
2
Q
sagittal plane
A
any line parallel to the median plane
3
Q
dorsal/frontal plane
A
parallel to the back of the animal
4
Q
transverse plane
A
perpendicular to the long axis of the animal
5
Q
what are the types of planes
A
median, sagittal, dorsal, transverse
6
Q
how many types of planes are there
A
4
