A body plane is an imaginary flat surface that divides the body into sections, used to describe anatomical locations and movements.
Types of Body Planes
The reference mentions several types of body planes:
- Frontal (or Coronal) Plane: Divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections.
- Sagittal Plane: Divides the body into left and right sections.
- Transverse (or Horizontal) Plane: Divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) sections. This plane is horizontal.
- Oblique Plane: Any plane that is at an angle other than vertical or horizontal. It doesn't align with the other major planes.
In summary, body planes provide a standardized reference system for anatomy and movement description.
