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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:
- Sagittal Plane: This vertical plane divides the body into left and right sections. It is parallel to the body's midline.
- Coronal Plane: Also known as the frontal plane, it divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.
- 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.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Plane
- Wikipedia's article - Plane
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