Anatomic Planes

Question 1

Median (Midsagittal)

Answer 1

The plane that divides the head and torso into right and left halves. (Red)

Question 2

Sagittal

Answer 2

The plane dividing the head and torso into left and right parts (not halves). It is parallel to the median. (Orange)

Question 3

Coronal Frontal

Answer 3

The plane dividing the body or its parts into front and back halves OR parts. (Yellow)

Question 4

Transverse Cross

Answer 4

The plane that divides the upper and lower halves or parts. (Green)