Body Planes and Sections

Introduction

• Core concept in anatomy & physiology
• Useful for examining anatomical images, CT scans, MRIs
• Important for clinicians to recognize different views

Types of Body Planes/Sections

1. Sagittal (or Mid-Sagittal) Section

• Divides the body into right and left halves
• Cut runs from anterior to posterior

2. Frontal (or Coronal) Section

• Divides the body into anterior and posterior halves
• Cut runs side to side, parallel to the shoulders

3. Transverse (or Horizontal or Axial) Section

• Divides the body into superior and inferior halves
• Cut runs horizontally across the body

Visual Representation

• Sagittal Section: View of body divided into right and left pieces
• Frontal Section: View of body divided into front and back pieces
• Transverse Section: View of body divided into upper and lower pieces

Conclusion

• Recognizing these sections is crucial for interpreting medical images
• Practice identifying these sections in different types of scans

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