Regions and Planes

Introduction

  • The body is divided into two main parts:
    • Axial: Head, neck, and trunk.
    • Appendicular: Limbs.
  • Regional terms designate specific areas within these divisions.

Regional Terms and Planes

  • Regional terms describe the human body.
  • Planes are imaginary flat surfaces passing through the body.
  • Sections are anatomical views if the body is cut on a plane.