Planes of the Body

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Sagittal plane

Divides the body into left and right

<p>Divides the body into left and right</p>
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Anterior

Refers to the front of the body

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Distal

Away from the point of attachment

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Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment

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Medial

Towards the midline of the body

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Lateral

Away from the midline of the body

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Supine position

Lying on the back, facing upward

<p>Lying on the back, facing upward</p>
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Prone position

Lying on the abdomen, facing downward

<p>Lying on the abdomen, facing downward</p>
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Frontal (Coronal) Plane

Divides the body into anterior and posterior portions

<p>Divides the body into anterior and posterior portions</p>
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Transverse plane

Divides the body into superior and inferior portions

<p>Divides the body into superior and inferior portions</p>

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