Anatomical Planes and Directional Terms

Anatomical plane labeled with the letter "A":

• sagittal plane

• frontal plane

• horizontal plane

Anatomical plane labeled with the letter "B":

• sagittal plane

• frontal plane

• horizontal plane

Anatomical plane labeled with the letter "C":

• sagittal plane

• frontal plane

• horizontal plane

Directional term used to refer to the position of the backbone compared with the large intestine:

• anterior

• posterior

Directional term used to refer to the position of the lungs compared with the liver:

• superior

• inferior