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

Summary

The 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.