Anatomical planes Flashcards
1
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Length wise cut- left an right portions of the body
2
Q
Mid-sagittal plane
A
cut through middle- equal pats
3
Q
Para- sagittal plane
A
Not cut through the middle- vertically and parallel
4
Q
frontal plane/ coronal
A
sideways cut- divides body into anterior and posterior portions
5
Q
Transverse plane
A
Horizontal- body divided into superior and inferior portions
6
Q
Oblique plane
A
cut at oblique angle
