Coronal

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Coronal

Coronal (/kɔːˈroʊnəl/), derived from the Latin word "corona" meaning crown, is a term used in various fields of medicine. It is often used to describe anatomical planes, sutures, and sections of the body.

Etymology

The term "coronal" is derived from the Latin word "corona", which means crown. This is due to the position of the coronal plane, which is vertical and divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections, similar to how a crown sits on the head.

Anatomy

In anatomy, the coronal plane (also known as the frontal plane) is a vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections. It is one of the three main planes used in anatomical and medical imaging, the other two being the sagittal plane and the transverse plane.

Sutures

In the field of cranial sutures, the coronal suture is a dense, fibrous connective tissue joint that separates the frontal and parietal bones of the skull.

Radiology

In radiology, coronal views or coronal slices are produced by imaging techniques such as MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and CT scan (Computed Tomography), which allow for visualization of the body in the coronal plane.

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