Anatomical plane
Anatomical Plane
An Anatomical Plane (pronunciation: /ænəˈtɒmɪkəl pleɪn/) is a hypothetical plane used to transect the human body, in order to describe the location of structures or movements. The concept is fundamental in the field of Anatomy.
Etymology
The term "Anatomical Plane" is derived from the Greek words 'anatome' meaning 'dissection' and 'plane' meaning 'flat surface'.
Description
There are three primary anatomical planes: the Sagittal Plane, the Coronal Plane, and the Transverse Plane.
- The Sagittal Plane (also known as the lateral plane) divides the body into left and right halves. Movements in this plane are the flexion and extension types.
- The Coronal Plane (also known as the frontal plane) divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) halves. Movements in this plane are the abduction and adduction types.
- The Transverse Plane (also known as the horizontal plane) divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) halves. Movements in this plane are the rotational types.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anatomical plane
- Wikipedia's article - Anatomical plane
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