Body Planes & Sections Ch. 1

Question 1

Sagittal Plane

Answer 1

• Runs lengthwise from front to back
• Divides body into R and L sections
• Mid-sagittal section passes through midline of body

Question 2

Coronal Plane (frontal section)

Answer 2

• Runs lengthwise from side to side

- Divides body into front and back sections

Question 3

Transverse Plane (horizontal plane)

Answer 3

• Crosswise plane

- Divides body into upper and lower portions