Terminologies of Anatomy

Question 1

the vertical plane that passes
through the body longitudinally
from head to toe, dividing it
into front and back parts

Answer 1

Frontal (Coronal) Plane

Question 2

the vertical plane that passes
through the body lengthwise
and divides the body into right
or left sides

Answer 2

Sagittal Plane

Question 3

the vertical plane that passes
through the midline from top to
bottom, dividing the body into
equal right and left halves

Answer 3

Midsagittal Plane

Question 4

horizontal plane that passes
through the body, dividing it
into upper and lower parts

Answer 4

Transverse (Horizontal) Plane