Body Planes

Question 1

Divides the body, or any body part, vertically into right and left sections. Runs parallel to the midline of the body.

Answer 1

SAGITTAL PLANE

Question 2

Divides the body or any body structure vertically into front and back sections. Runs vertically through the body at right angles to the midline

Answer 2

CORONAL( or FRONTAL) PLANE

Question 3

Divides the patients body into imaginary upper and lower halves

Answer 3

TRANSVERSE(or HORIZONTAL) PLANE