Body Planes and Sections

Question 1

Sagittal plane

Answer 1

runs vertically, divides body left to right

Question 2

Midsagittal plane (Median plane)

Answer 2

runs vertically, divides body left to right directly in the midline

Question 3

Parasagittal plane

Answer 3

runs vertically, divides body left to right offset of midline left

Question 4

Frontal plane (Coronal plane)

Answer 4

runs vertically, divides body into anterior and posterior parts

Question 5

Transverse plane

Answer 5

runs horizontally, dividing body into superior and inferior parts; also known as Horizontal plane or a Cross Section