Body Planes and Sections: Frontal, Sagittal, Oblique, Transverse | Anatomy and Physiology
Summary
TLDRThis educational video script delves into the concept of body planes in anatomy and physiology, crucial for healthcare professionals interpreting medical images. It introduces four primary body planes: sagittal, oblique, frontal, and transverse, remembered by the acronym 'SOFT'. The script explains each plane's orientation and function, using mnemonics like 'sagittal suture' for the sagittal plane and 'trans' for the transverse plane. It also clarifies oblique planes as any angle not vertical or horizontal, likened to 'odd angles'. The script concludes with a quiz offer and a teaser for more anatomy and physiology content.
Takeaways
- đ Body planes are imaginary flat surfaces that help divide the body into portions for better understanding in anatomy and physiology.
- đ§ The acronym 'SOFT' stands for Sagittal, Oblique, Frontal, and Transverse planes, which are the four major types of body planes.
- đ Sagittal planes are vertical and divide the body into left and right portions, similar to the sagittal suture on the skull.
- đ Parasagittal planes are variations of the sagittal plane that do not run perfectly down the midline.
- đ Oblique planes are at odd angles, not parallel or perpendicular to the body's vertical or horizontal axes.
- đïž Transverse planes, also known as horizontal planes, divide the body into superior and inferior halves.
- đ° Frontal planes, or coronal planes, are vertical and separate the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.
- đ The prefix 'mid' in 'midsagittal' indicates a plane that divides the body perfectly down the midline.
- đ€ The terms 'trans' in 'transverse' and 'frontal' in 'frontal plane' can be remembered through association with 'across' and 'front', respectively.
- đ A free quiz is available for viewers to test their knowledge on body planes, reinforcing the concepts discussed in the script.
Q & A
What are body planes?
-Body planes are imaginary flat surfaces that divide the body into two portions, used to understand different ways the body can be viewed when cut into sections, which is useful for healthcare professionals analyzing images from imaging devices like MRI machines.
What is the acronym SOFT and what does it stand for?
-SOFT is an acronym used to remember the four major types of body planes: Sagittal, Oblique, Frontal, and Transverse.
Which body planes are considered vertical?
-The Sagittal and Frontal planes are considered vertical as they run from top to bottom of the body.
How does the Transverse plane differ from other body planes?
-The Transverse plane is unique as it is the only horizontal plane, dividing the body into a top (superior) and bottom (inferior) half.
What is the significance of the Sagittal suture in relation to the Sagittal plane?
-The Sagittal suture on the skull divides it into left and right sides, which helps to remember that the Sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions.
What is a midsagittal or median plane?
-A midsagittal or median plane is a type of Sagittal plane that perfectly divides the body down the midline.
What are Oblique planes and how are they characterized?
-Oblique planes are any planes that are at an angle other than vertical or horizontal. They can be any type of angle, characterized by not being parallel or at a right angle.
What is the Frontal plane also known as and what does it divide the body into?
-The Frontal plane is also known as the Coronal plane, and it divides the body into a front (anterior) and back (posterior) section.
How can one remember the orientation of the Transverse plane?
-The Transverse plane can be remembered by the prefix 'trans' meaning across, like transatlantic, or by thinking of the horizon which is a horizontal line.
What is the purpose of using body planes in anatomy and physiology?
-Body planes are used in anatomy and physiology to standardize the orientation of the body for study and to facilitate the understanding of the body's structure and function as seen in medical imaging.
Outlines
đ§ââïž Understanding Body Planes in Anatomy
This paragraph introduces the concept of body planes and sections in anatomy and physiology, which are essential for healthcare professionals when analyzing medical images such as MRI scans. It explains the use of an imaginary flat surface, resembling a glass rectangle, to divide the body into two portions. The paragraph outlines the four major types of body planes: Sagittal, Oblique, Frontal, and Transverse, which are remembered using the acronym 'SOFT'. The Sagittal plane is described as vertical, dividing the body into left and right portions, with the midsagittal or median plane being a specific type that divides the body down the midline. Oblique planes are characterized by their non-vertical and non-horizontal angles, likened to the angle of oblique muscles. The Transverse plane is the only horizontal plane, dividing the body into superior and inferior halves. Lastly, the Frontal or Coronal plane is another vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior sections. The paragraph concludes with a recap using a character named Jane the Plane to illustrate the different types of planes.
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Keywords
đĄBody Planes
đĄSagittal Plane
đĄOblique Plane
đĄTransverse Plane
đĄFrontal Plane
đĄAnatomical Position
đĄMRI Machine
đĄImaging Device
đĄAcronym SOFT
đĄParasagittal Plane
đĄMidsagittal Plane
Highlights
Body planes and sections are essential for understanding the body's structure, especially in medical imaging.
An imaginary flat surface, like a glass rectangle, divides the body into two portions.
Four major types of body planes: sagittal, oblique, frontal, and transverse.
The acronym 'SOFT' stands for Sagittal, Oblique, Frontal, and Transverse planes.
Sagittal planes are vertical and divide the body into left and right portions.
The sagittal suture on the skull is a mnemonic for the sagittal plane's function.
Midsagittal or median planes divide the body down the midline.
Parasagittal planes are off-center sagittal planes.
Oblique planes are at odd angles, not horizontal or vertical.
Oblique muscles are an example of the oblique plane's angle.
Transverse planes are horizontal, dividing the body into superior and inferior halves.
The prefix 'trans' in transverse means across, like the horizon.
Frontal planes run vertically and divide the body into anterior and posterior sides.
The frontal plane is also known as the coronal plane.
A random plane angle that is neither vertical nor horizontal is an oblique plane.
Jane the Plane is a mnemonic device used to help remember the different body planes.
A free quiz is available to test knowledge on body planes.
More anatomy and physiology videos are planned for future educational content.
Transcripts
in an atom or physiology the body planes
and sections help us understand the
different ways in which the body can be
viewed when cut into sections this is
something many healthcare professionals
use for example when analyzing images
from an MRI machine or other type of
imaging device when thinking of a body
plane picture an imaginary flat surface
resembling a glass rectangle which
divides the body into two portions now
there are four major types of body
planes that you need to know for most of
your anatomy and physiology courses and
a super easy way to remember these is to
remember the acronym soft which stands
for sagittal oblique frontal and
transverse planes two of these planes
are vertical running from top to bottom
and these are the sagittal and frontal
planes one plane is horizontal which is
the transverse plane and the oblique
planes are at odd angles it can be any
type of plane other than a vertical or
horizontal plane first let's talk about
sagittal planes a sagittal plane runs
vertically from top to bottom and it
divides the body into a left and right
portion now this is easy to remember
because on your skull you have what's
called a sagittal suture which divides
it into left and right sides and that's
exactly what this plane does it divides
the body into right and left sides when
viewed from the anatomical position you
can take sagittal planes a step further
and add a prefix to help you identify
the type of sagittal plane for example a
midsagittal or median plane is a
sagittal plane that perfectly divides
the body down the midline
the prefix mid can remind you that it is
right down the middle
a parasagittal plane is any type of
sagittal plane that does not run
perfectly down the midline next we have
oblique planes which are planes that can
literally be any type of angle other
than a horizontal or vertical angle in
fact that's what the word oblique means
it's something that is not parallel or a
rod angle and an easy way to remember
this is just remember the phrase
obliques are odd there are odd angles
and you can also think about your
oblique muscles these muscles come down
and an angle and are located laterally
to your abdominal muscles next we have a
transverse plane also called a
horizontal plane and this is easy to
remember because it is the only plane
that
horizontally dividing the body or
structure into a top or superior and a
bottom or inferior half to remember let
the name help you out the prefix trans
means across think of transatlantic
airlines flying you across the Atlantic
alternatively you can think of the
horizon which is the horizontal boundary
between the earth and the sky
and finally we have the frontal plane
also called a coronal plane and this is
a plane that runs vertically from top to
bottom and it divides the body into a
front or anterior side and a back or
posterior side again let the name help
you out because a frontal plane will
literally leave you with a front and
back section now to help us recap what
we've just learned I'm bringing in my
friend Jane the plane say hello to my
little friend
ok so if I were to take this plane and
go and cut my body into upper and lower
portions
what kind of plane would this be this
would be a transverse or horizontal
plane
remember trans means across and
horizontal think of the horizon if I
took the plane away and cut down my body
this way creating a left and right side
what type of plane would this be this
would be a sagittal plane remember the
sagittal suture on your skull goes like
this and you're cutting right down that
direction now if it's perfectly down the
middle it's mid sagittal or median and
if it's off center say like right here
or right here then that would be a para
sagittal plane now if I turn this way
and let's say I cut like this and cut my
body into a front and back section what
type of plane would that be a frontal or
coronal plane because it creates that
front or back section and then if I were
to create a random plane angle like this
or like this or even like this what type
of plane would that be it would be an
oblique plane oblique or odd angles okay
that wraps up this video on the body
planes thank you so much for watching
don't forget we have a free quiz that
you can use to test your knowledge on
this topic and help lock it into your
brain that'll be in the description
below in addition I plan to make a lot
more anatomy and physiology videos and
you might want to check out some that
we've already made in the playlist below
so thanks for watching
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