Body Sections Flashcards
1
Q
Saggital
A
refers to a lengthwise plane that divides the body into right and left portions. If a this plane passes along the midline and divides the body into equal parts, it is called a median.
2
Q
Transverse
A
refers to a plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions.
3
Q
Coronal
A
refers to a plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
4
Q
Cross
A
a cut across the structure
5
Q
Oblique
A
an angular cut
6
Q
Longitudinal
A
a lengthwise cut
