ANATOMY - Anatomicomedical Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the median sagittal plane?
A
Divides body into equal right and left parts down midline
2
Q
What are sagittal planes?
A
Divide the body into right and left parts, they lie parallel to the median sagittal plane
3
Q
What is a coronal plane?
A
Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts
4
Q
What is a horizontal/transverse/axial plane?
A
Divides body into both upper and lower parts