Planes Flashcards
1
Q
Frontal (or coronal)
A
Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back)
2
Q
Transverse (or horizontal)
A
Divides the body inter superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.
3
Q
Sagittal
A
Divides the body vertically into right and left sides
4
Q
Midsagittal
A
Divides the body vertically equal into right and left sides
5
Q
Parasagittal
A
Divides the body vertically into unequal right and left sides
6
Q
Oblique
A
Passes through the body at an angle