CH. 3: Anatomic Planes

Question 1

axial

Answer 1

horizontal plane dividing the body into superior and inferior portions (also called transverse plane and horizontal plane)

Question 2

coronal

Answer 2

vertical plane passing through the body from side to side, dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions (also called frontal plane)

Question 3

midsagittal

Answer 3

vertical plane passing through the body from front to back to midline, dividing the body equally into right and left halves

Question 4

parasagittal

Answer 4

vertical plane passing through the body from front to back, dividing the body into unequal left and right sides

Question 5

sagittal

Answer 5

vertical plane passing through the body from front to back, dividing the body into right and left sides (any plane parallel to the midsagittal plane)