Anatomical Planes

Brian Lee

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PlaneDivides Body IntoMovements (Examples)
SagittalLeft / RightFlexion & Extension (nodding, elbow bend)
Frontal (Coronal)Front / BackAbduction & Adduction (lifting arm to side)
Transverse (Horizontal)Top / BottomRotation (twisting at the waist)
ObliqueDiagonal slicesCombined movements (reaching across the body)