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Planes of the Body
The Planes of the Body - MSC 124 Mastellone
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
02/22/2012
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Sagittal
 Definition
vertical plane - divides the body into right and left (not necessarily evenly)
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Midsagittal (or median)
 Definition
vertical plane - divides the body into EQUAL right and left sides
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Parasagittal
 Definition
vertical plane - divides the body into UNEQUAL right and left
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Coronal (frontal)
 Definition
divides the body and organs into anterior and posterior
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Transverse
cross-sectional
horizontal
 Definition
divides the body into superior and inferior
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Oblique
 Definition
passes through at an angle
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