Body Planes Flashcards
1
Q
Parasagittal
A
Runs vertically from top to bottom. Parallel to the midline.
2
Q
Midsagittal
A
Runs vertically down the middle
3
Q
Frontal or Coronal
A
Divides into posterior and anterior
4
Q
Transverse
A
Divides into two horizontal halves
5
Q
Oblique
A
Plane at any type or angle other than vertical or horizontal