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Anatomic Planes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| midline | separates body parts into halves - midline is a common reference point |
| frontal/coronal | vertical line, passes through side to side - separates body into anterior and posterior portions |
| midsagital | vertical line, passes front to back, separates body into right and left halves |
| parasagital | vertical line, passes front to back, separates body into unequal left and right portions |
| sagital | vertical line, passes front to back, separates body into right and left halves (any plane parallel to midsagital) |
| transverse | horizontal line, separates body into superior and inferior portions |