Body Planes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Transverse body plane?
A
A horizontal plane, parallel to the ground. Divides body into an upper (superior) and a lower (inferior) section
2
Q
What is the Coronal plane?
A
Vertical plane, passes through body longitudinally but at a right angle to the sagittal plane.
Divides body into a front (anterior) and back (posterior) section.
3
Q
What is the Sagittal plane?
A
A vertical plane, pass through the body longitudinally.
Divides the body into a left section and a right section.
