Planes of Section Flashcards
1
Q
sagittal plane
A
divides specimens into left and right parts
2
Q
midsagittal section
A
divides specimen into equal left and right parts
3
Q
parasagittal section
A
divides specimen into unequal left and right parts
4
Q
frontal plane
A
divides specimen into an anterior and posterior part
5
Q
another name for frontal plane
A
coronal plane
6
Q
transverse plane
A
divides specimen into superior and inferior parts
7
Q
another name for transverse plane
A
cross section or horizontal plane
