Anatomic Planes & Sections

Question 0

Sagittal

Answer 0

The Sagittal plane is a longitudinal plane dividing the head and torso into left and right parts (not halves). It is parallel to the median (not medial) plane.

Question 1

What is median

Answer 1

The median plane is the midline longitudinal a head and torso into left and right halves. This presence of midline of the vertebral column and spinal cord is characteristic of this plane.

Question 2

Coronal, frontal

Answer 2

The coronal or frontal plane is a longitudinal plane dividing the body (head,torso,limbs) or it’s parts into front and back halves or parts

Question 3

Transverse, cross

Answer 3

The transverse plane divides the body into upper and lower halves or parts (cross sections). It is perpendicular to the longitudinal planes. Transverse planes may be horizontal planes of the upright body. Transverse planes are called “axial” or “transaxle” sections/slices by radiologists