Planes

Sagittal

vertical plane that divides the structure into right and left sides

What are the two types of Sagittal?

midsagittalparasagittal

Midsagittal

passes directly through the midline of the structure

Parasagittal

divides the structure into unequal halves

Frontal/Coronal

divides the structure into anterior and posterior portions

Transverse

divides the structure into superior and inferior portions

Oblique

passes through the structure at an angle between the transverse plane and either a sagittal or frontal plane

Section

one flat surface of a 3D object