Body Planes and Sections Flashcards
1
Q
Coronal (Frontal) Plane
A
Divides body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) parts
2
Q
Transverse (horizontal) Plan
A
Divides body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts
3
Q
Midsagittal (median) plane
A
-Divides body into equal left and right halves -“Para”sagittal - Not median cut
4
Q
Oblique Plane
A
A diagnol cut
5
Q
Cross-section
A
6
Q
Longitudinal section
A