Planes of the Body

Coronal Plane (Frontal Plane) – A vertical plane running from side to side; divides the body or any of its parts into anterior and posterior portions.

Sagittal Plane (Lateral Plane) – A vertical plane running from front to back; divides the body or any of its parts into right and left sides.

Axial Plane (Transverse Plane) – A horizontal plane; divides the body or any of its parts into upper and lower parts.

Median plane – Sagittal plane through the midline of the body; divides the body or any of its parts into right and left halves.


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