planes of reference

Question 1

Sagittal

Answer 1

• divides into left and right parts.
• these parts are not always equal
• can have more than one sagital plane on the left and right sides

Question 2

Median

Answer 2

• specific sagittal plane
• divides down the center into equal L/R halves
• body can only have 1 median plane

Question 3

Transverse

Answer 3

• divides into 2 sections
• one containing the head other the tail
• multiple transverse planes starting at the head and running to the tail can exist
• slices through the long axis of the body

Question 4

Dorsal Plane

Answer 4

• perpendicular to median plane
• divides into 2 parts
• one containing the belly other the back
• doesn’t have to be equal