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Body Planes
Term | Definition |
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Median | The midline plane dividing the body into left/right halves |
Sagittal | The plane dividing the body into unequal left and right parts and parallel to the median plane. |
Coronal/Frontal | The plane dividing the body into equal/unequal front and back parts. |
Horizontal | The plane dividing the body into upper and lower parts. |
Transverse/Cross | Sections are perpendicular to long axis of body or other structure and may not be horizontal. |