Plane

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Plane (Anatomy)

Plane (pronounced: /pleɪn/) is a term used in anatomy to describe imaginary flat surfaces that pass through the body. It is used to standardize the positional and directional terms in the body, thus providing a common anatomical language.

Etymology

The term 'plane' is derived from the Latin word 'planus', meaning flat or level.

Types of Anatomical Planes

There are three primary anatomical planes:

  1. Sagittal Plane: This vertical plane divides the body into left and right sections. It is parallel to the body's midline.
  2. Coronal Plane: Also known as the frontal plane, it divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.
  3. Transverse Plane': Also known as the horizontal plane, it divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) sections.

Related Terms

  • Axis (anatomy): An imaginary line around which the body or a body part rotates.
  • Anatomical Position: The standard position in which the body is standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.
  • Anatomical Directions: Terms used to describe the locations of structures in relation to other structures or locations in the body.

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