Anatomical planes Flashcards

1
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Median/sagittal plane

A

vertical plane - divides body into left & right halves down the midline

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2
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Paramedian/parasagittal

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any plane parallel to median plane

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3
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Coronal plane

A

any vertical plane at right angle to median plane

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4
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Transverse/horizontal plane

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any plane at right angles to median plane , dividing the body into superior & inferior sections

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