Sternal plane
Sternal Plane
The Sternal Plane (pronunciation: /ˈstɜːr.nəl ˈpleɪn/) is a term used in Anatomy to describe a specific anatomical plane in the body.
Etymology
The term "Sternal" is derived from the Latin word "sternum," which means chest. The term "Plane" in this context is used to describe a flat or level surface.
Definition
The Sternal Plane is a vertical plane that runs through the body, dividing it into left and right halves. It is named after the Sternum, the flat bone located in the middle of the chest, which it runs parallel to. This plane is used as a reference point in anatomical descriptions to locate structures in relation to each other.
Related Terms
- Anatomical Plane: A hypothetical plane used to transect the human body, in order to describe the location of structures or movements.
- Sternum: The breastbone, a long flat bone located in the center of the chest.
- Sagittal Plane: An anatomical plane which divides the body into right and left parts.
- Coronal Plane: An anatomical plane which divides the body into anterior and posterior (front and back) parts.
- Transverse Plane: An anatomical plane which divides the body into superior and inferior (top and bottom) parts.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sternal plane
- Wikipedia's article - Sternal plane
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