Planes of Section

Question 1

Saggital

Answer 1

A sagittal plane runs longitudinally and divides the body into right and left parts. If it divides the body into equal parts, right down the midline of the body. (separates left from right)

Question 2

Frontal (or Coronal)

Answer 2

The frontal plane is a longitudinal plane that divides the body, or an organ, into anterior and posterior parts. (front off of back)

Question 3

Transverse (or Horizontal)

Answer 3

Runs horizontally, dividing the body into superior and inferior parts. When organs are sectioned along the transverse plane, the sections are commonly called cross sections.

Question 4

Answer 4

Question 5

This plane runs longitudinally and divides the body into right and left parts. If it divides the body into equal parts, right down the midline of the body. (separates left from right)

Answer 5

Sagittal

Question 6

This plane is a longitudinal plane that divides the body, or an organ, into anterior and posterior parts. (front off of back)

Answer 6

Frontal (or Coronal)

Question 7

Runs horizontally, dividing the body into superior and inferior parts. When organs are sectioned along the transverse plane, the sections are commonly called cross sections.

Answer 7

Transverse (or Horizontal)