MRI planes

Sectional Anatomy

The study of the anatomy of the body in sections, used primarily in imaging technology.

Coronal Plane

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

Axial Plane

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

Sagittal Plane

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

Right Humerus

A bone located in the upper arm, on the right side of the body.

Sartorius Muscle

A muscle that runs down the length of the thigh, medially located on the knee.

Radius

One of the two bones of the forearm, located on the same side as the thumb.

Fibula

A long, thin bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg.

Capitellum

A part of the humerus located laterally at the elbow joint.

Vastus Lateralis Muscle

One of the quadriceps muscles, located on the outer side of the thigh.

Vastus Medialis Muscle

One of the quadriceps muscles, located on the inner side of the thigh.

Cervical Spine

The portion of the spine located in the neck.

Lumbar Spine

The portion of the spine located in the lower back.

MRV Brain

Magnetic resonance venography, a medical imaging technique used to visualize veins in the brain.

IAC's

Internal auditory canals, important anatomical structures in the ear.

Ankle

The joint connecting the foot with the leg.

Thumb

The short, thick first digit of the hand that opposes the other fingers.

Pelvis

The bony structure located in the lower part of the trunk, connecting the trunk and legs.

Prostate

A gland in the male reproductive system located below the bladder.