Planes of the Body Flashcards by Grace Dria | Brainscape

Q

divides body into right and left portions

A

sagittal

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divides body into anterior and posterior planes

A

frontal/coronal

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Q

divides body into superior and inferior planes

A

transverse/horizontal

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Q

cut lengthwise

A

longitudinal

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Q

cut straight across

A

cross section

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Q

cut exactly through the midline

A

midsagittal

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