5 Questions
What is the transpyloric plane also known as?
Addison's plane
Where is the transpyloric plane located?
Halfway between the suprasternal notch and the upper border of the symphysis pubis
What structures does the transpyloric plane pass through?
Pylorus of the stomach, tips of the ninth costal cartilages, and lower border of the first lumbar vertebra
What compartments does the transpyloric plane divide?
Supracolic and infracolic compartments
At what level does the first lumbar vertebra lie?
At the level of the transpyloric plane
Test your anatomical knowledge with this quiz on the transpyloric plane. Learn about its location, significance, and anatomical landmarks associated with this imaginary horizontal plane in the human body.
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