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Planes |
Imaginary flat surfaces that pass through the body, dividing it into sections and making it possible to "look inside" in order to observe the body's structures. |
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What are the four anatomical planes? |
1. The sagittal plane 2. The median (or mid-sagittal) plane 3. The transverse (horizontal) plane 4. The frontal (coronal) plane |
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What is a sagittal plane? |
A sagittal plane runs vertically through the body, separating it into left and right portions. |
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What is a median plane? |
A median plane (also called a mid-sagittal plane) is a sagittal plane that passes through the midline of the body, dividing it into equal right and left halves. |
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What is a transverse plane? |
A transverse (horizontal) plane runs parallel to the ground, dividing the body into superior and inferior portions. |
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What is a frontal plane? |
A frontal (coronal) plane runs vertically from right to left and divided the body into anterior and posterior parts. |
