Body Planes

Front

What does the midsagittal plane separate the body into?

Back

Left and right.

Front

What does the frontal plane separate the body into?

Back

Anterior and posterior.

Front

How many anatomical planes are there?

Back

Three.

Front

Which anatomical plane is the ONLY horizontal plane?

Back

Transverse.

Front

What is the definition of the midsagittal plane?

Back

A vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves.

Front

What is the definition of the frontal plane?

Back

A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.

Front

What is the definition of the transverse plane?

Back

A horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.

Front

Can you name the three main anatomical planes?

Back

Midsagittal, frontal, and transverse.

Front

What is the significance of anatomical planes in medicine?

Back

They provide a standard reference for describing locations and movements in the body.

Front

How does the midsagittal plane differ from the parasagittal plane?

Back

The midsagittal plane divides the body into equal left and right halves, while the parasagittal plane divides it into unequal left and right parts.