Plane

Definition

In anatomy and physiology, a plane is an imaginary flat surface that divides the body or an organ into sections. It's used to describe locations and directions of cuts or movements within the human body.

Related terms

Sagittal Plane:

A vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts.

Coronal (Frontal) Plane: A vertical plane running from side to side, dividing the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.

Transverse (Horizontal) Plane: A horizontal plane that divides the body or organ into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts