Body Planes - Planes Of The Body - Sagittal Planes, Transverse Planes And Frontal Planes

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15 Oct 201701:35

Summary

TLDRThe video explains body planes, which are imaginary flat surfaces used to divide the body. There are three main types: sagittal planes, which divide the body into left and right sections; coronal (or frontal) planes, which divide it into anterior and posterior sections; and transverse planes, which divide it into upper and lower sections. Any other plane that doesn't fall into these categories is called an oblique plane. The video offers a basic introduction to these planes and how they are used to section the body.

Takeaways

  • 📏 A plane is an imaginary flat surface used to section the body.
  • ✂️ When the body or an organ is cut along a surface, it is named after the plane where the cut occurs.
  • 🔀 An unlimited number of sections can be made along infinite planes in the body.
  • ↔️ Sagittal planes divide the body into left and right sections, running from front to back.
  • 🔍 If a sagittal plane divides the body into equal halves, it is called a midsagittal plane.
  • 🧍 Coronal (or frontal) planes divide the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections, running side to side.
  • 🔄 Transverse planes divide the body into upper and lower sections, running horizontally.
  • 📐 Any plane that is not sagittal, coronal, or transverse is referred to as an oblique plane.
  • 🔄 Oblique planes run diagonally, crossing both vertical and horizontal axes.
  • 📝 These are the basic types of planes used to describe sections of the body.

Q & A

  • What is a body plane?

    -A body plane is an imaginary flat surface used to section or cut the body or organs into specific parts.

  • How many body planes are there, and what are they called?

    -There are three major body planes: sagittal planes, coronal (or frontal) planes, and transverse planes.

  • What does a sagittal plane divide the body into?

    -A sagittal plane divides the body into left and right sections.

  • What is the difference between a sagittal plane and a midsagittal plane?

    -A sagittal plane divides the body into left and right sections, while a midsagittal plane runs down the midline of the body and divides it into equal halves.

  • What sections does a coronal or frontal plane divide the body into?

    -A coronal or frontal plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.

  • What sections does a transverse plane divide the body into?

    -A transverse plane divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) sections.

  • What is another name for a transverse plane?

    -A transverse plane is also sometimes called a horizontal plane.

  • What is an oblique plane?

    -An oblique plane is any plane that is not sagittal, coronal, or transverse. It runs at an angle, cutting the body in a slanted direction.

  • Can an unlimited number of sections be made along body planes?

    -Yes, an unlimited number of sections can be made along an unlimited number of body planes.

  • Why is it important to know the names of the planes when a body or organ is cut?

    -The names of the planes are used to describe how a body or organ is sectioned, providing a standardized way to reference specific parts or views of the body.

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Body planesAnatomy basicsSagittal planeCoronal planeTransverse planeOblique planeHuman bodyMedical termsBody sectionsHealthcare education
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