Planes Of The Body Flashcards
1
Q
Frontal (coronal) plane
A
Vertical plane dividing the body or structure into anterior and posterior portions.
2
Q
Frontal (coronal) plane
A
Vertical plane dividing the body or structure into anterior and posterior portions.
3
Q
Sagittal (lateral) plane
A
Lengthwise, vertical plane dividing the body or structure into right and left sides.
The midsagital plane divides the body into right and left halves.
4
Q
Transverse (axial) plane
A
Horizontal (cross-sectional) plane running across the body, parallel to the ground, dividing the body or structure into upper and lower potions.
