6 Questions
The sagittal plane runs from the head to the feet and divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.
False
The coronal plane is also known as the side view.
False
The parasagittal plane is a specific sagittal plane that runs through the midline of the body.
False
The transverse plane is vertical and divides the body into right and left sections.
False
The prefix 'trans' means nearby or beside.
False
The longitudinal plane is a plane that is parallel to the transverse plane.
False
Study Notes
Anatomical Planes
- Sagittal Plane: a vertical plane that runs from top to bottom, and front and back, dividing the body into right and left sections
- Midsagittal Plane: a specific sagittal plane that passes through the midline of the body, dividing it into equal right and left portions, also known as the midline
- Parasagittal Plane: any sagittal plane that is off-center from the midline
Coronal Plane
- Coronal Plane: a frontal plane that runs from top to bottom, and right and left, dividing the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections
Transverse (Axial/Horizontal) Plane
- Transverse Plane: a horizontal plane that runs from right to left, and front to back, dividing the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) sections
Longitudinal Plane
- Longitudinal Plane: any plane that is perpendicular to the transverse plane, examples include coronal and sagittal planes
Oblique Planes
- Oblique Planes: any plane that is not horizontal or vertical, and not one of the coronal, sagittal, or transverse planes
Medical Prefixes
- Para: means alongside, besides, or nearby
- Trans: means across
Learn about the different anatomical planes of the human body, including sagittal, midsagittal, parasagittal, and coronal planes. Understand their definitions and importance in anatomy.
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