Planes Flashcards
1
Q
Frontal (coronal)
A
Divides the body into anterior ( front) and posterior (back) portions
2
Q
Transverse (horizontal)
A
Divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions
3
Q
Sagittal
A
Divides the body vertically into equal right and left sides
4
Q
Midsagittal
A
Divides the body vertically into equal 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