Median plane
Median Plane
The Median Plane (pronunciation: /ˈmiːdiən pleɪn/), also known as the midsagittal plane or midline, is an anatomical term used in the field of medicine and anatomy. It is a vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves.
Etymology
The term "Median" is derived from the Latin word "medius" which means "middle". The term "Plane" comes from the Latin word "planus" which means "flat or level". Thus, the Median Plane refers to the middle flat or level section of the body.
Related Terms
- Sagittal Plane: Any vertical plane that divides the body into left and right sections, not necessarily equal.
- Coronal Plane: A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.
- Transverse Plane: A horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) sections.
- Anatomical Position: The standard position in which the body is standing, facing forward, with the arms at the sides and the palms forward.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the Median Plane is used as a reference to describe the location of body parts in relation to each other. It is also used in medical imaging techniques such as MRI and CT scan to obtain cross-sectional images of the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Median plane
- Wikipedia's article - Median plane
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