Body Planes and Sections Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Core Concept: Introduction to anatomy and physiology.
• Relevance: Essential for interpreting anatomical images in clinical settings (e.g., CT scans, MRIs).

Types of Body Planes and Sections

1. Sagittal Section or side view or median

• Definition: A vertical plane dividing the body into left and right parts.
• Mid-sagittal Section: Divides the body into equal left and right halves.
• Example: Cutting Skelly's head from anterior to posterior into left and right.
• Image View: Shows a side view of the anatomical structures on either side of the midline.

2. Frontal (Coronal) Section or vertical or late

• Definition: A vertical plane dividing the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.
• Example: Cutting Skelly's head into front and back sections.
• Image View: Shows frontal structures, separating front from back.

3. Transverse (Horizontal/Axial) Section

• Definition: A horizontal plane dividing the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.
• Example: Cutting Skelly's head horizontally into top and bottom sections.
• Image View: Provides a cross-sectional view looking from above or below.

Conclusion

• Review: Covered the sagittal, frontal (coronal), and transverse (horizontal/axial) sections.
• Importance: Understanding these sections is critical for analyzing anatomical images effectively.

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