Anatomical Body Planes & Axis

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Biology

Anatomy

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<p>Sagittal Plane</p>

Sagittal Plane

Divides the body into left and right parts

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<p>Frontal/Coronal Plane</p>

Frontal/Coronal Plane

Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

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<p>Transverse/Axial Plane</p>

Transverse/Axial Plane

Divides the body into superior and inferior parts

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Median/Mid-Sagittal

Perfect middle of the sagittal plane

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Anterior

The front of the Coronal Plane

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Posterior

The back of the Coronal Plane

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Superior

The upper part of the Transverse Plane

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Inferior

The lower part of the Transverse Plane

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<p>Sagittal Axis</p>

Sagittal Axis

Passes from front to back

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<p>Frontal Axis</p>

Frontal Axis

Passes from left to right

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<p>Vertical Axis</p>

Vertical Axis

Passes from top to bottom