Planes Flashcards
1
Q
sagittal plane
A
vertical plane that runs lengthwise from front to back and divides the body or any of its parts into right and left positions
2
Q
midsagittal / median plane
A
vertical plane that runs lengthwise from front to back and divides the body into equal right and left halves
3
Q
frontal / coronal plane
A
divides the body into front and back portions; a vertical lengthwise plane running from side to side
4
Q
transverse / horizontal plane
A
a crosswise plane that runs parallel to the ground; would divide the body or its parts into upper and lower portions
