Lecture 17 - Planes Of A Section Flashcards
1
Q
Frontal/Coronal Plane
A
Imagine a BLADE put on your head like a crown and it slices downwards
Can divide into anterior and posterior side
2
Q
Longitudinal Plane/Sagittal Plane
A
Slice whole length of body to see side profile
Cut down whole mid line = midsagittal slice
Separates body into lateral/medial parts
3
Q
Transverse/Cross sectional slice
A
Imagine slicing body like a cucumber
Separate body into superior and inferior parts
