M2 Planes of the Body Flashcards
1
Q
frontal (coronal) plane
A
vertical plane dividing the body or structure into anterior and posterior portions.
2
Q
sagittal (lateral) plane
A
lengthwise, vertical plane dividing the body or structure into right and left sides
3
Q
transverse (axial) plane
A
horizontal (cross-sectional) plane dividing the body into upper and lower portions.