Label the planes of the body. Transverse plane Coronal plane Midsagittal plane Sagittal plane

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**Label the Planes of the Body**

In the diagram, there are four main anatomical planes that divide the human body. These planes are essential for understanding human anatomy and are commonly used in medical fields.

1. **Transverse Plane**: 
   - Shown in the image cutting horizontally through the body, this plane divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts. It is often used to describe cross-sections.

2. **Coronal Plane** (also known as the Frontal Plane):
   - Visible as a vertical line cutting through the body, the coronal plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.

3. **Midsagittal Plane** (a type of Sagittal Plane):
   - This plane runs vertically down the center of the body, splitting it into equal left and right halves.

4. **Sagittal Plane**:
   - Similar to the midsagittal plane, but this can be any vertical plane that divides the body into left and right sections, not necessarily equal.

In the image, labels are attached to lines pointing to these planes to help learners familiarize themselves with anatomical orientations.
Transcribed Image Text:**Label the Planes of the Body** In the diagram, there are four main anatomical planes that divide the human body. These planes are essential for understanding human anatomy and are commonly used in medical fields. 1. **Transverse Plane**: - Shown in the image cutting horizontally through the body, this plane divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts. It is often used to describe cross-sections. 2. **Coronal Plane** (also known as the Frontal Plane): - Visible as a vertical line cutting through the body, the coronal plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections. 3. **Midsagittal Plane** (a type of Sagittal Plane): - This plane runs vertically down the center of the body, splitting it into equal left and right halves. 4. **Sagittal Plane**: - Similar to the midsagittal plane, but this can be any vertical plane that divides the body into left and right sections, not necessarily equal. In the image, labels are attached to lines pointing to these planes to help learners familiarize themselves with anatomical orientations.
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