Planes of the body

Question 1

Vertical, divides the body into right and left

Answer 1

Sagittal plane

Question 2

Sagittal plane directly down the midline (equal parts).

Answer 2

Mid-Sagittal plane

Question 3

Sagittal plane offset from the midline (un-equal parts).

Answer 3

Parasagittal plane

Question 4

Vertical, divide body into anterior and posterior portions.

Answer 4

Frontal plane

Question 5

Horizontal, divides the body into superior and inferior portions.

Answer 5

Transverse plane – horizontal plane

Question 6

Passes through the body on an angle between the transfers plane and either a Sagittal or frontal plane

Answer 6

Oblique plane.