Sections and Planes Flashcards
1
Q
Midsagittal
A
A cut from anterior to posterior, separating the body into right and left half a
2
Q
Parasagital
A
A section parallel to Midsagittal
3
Q
Transverse (cross-section)
A
A cut in a horizontal plane separating the body into upper and lower portions
4
Q
Coronal
A
A section through the body which produces a front (anterior) portion and a back (posterior) portion.
