Planes Ch 2 Flashcards
1
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Midsagittal Plane
A
The plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves. It is also called the median plane and the midline.
2
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Sagittal Plane
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The plane that divides the body into unequal right and left parts
3
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Dorsal Plane
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The plane that divides the body into the dorsal (back) and ventral (belly) parts. It is also called the frontal plane or coronal plane.
4
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Tranverse Plane
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The plane that divides the body into cranial and caudal parts. It also called the horizontal or cross-sectional plane. May also be used to describe a perpendicular transection to the long axis of the appendage.
