Sagittal plane
Sagittal Plane
The Sagittal Plane (pronounced: /ˈsajɪt(ə)l/), also known as the longitudinal plane, is an anatomical term of orientation that divides the body into left and right. The term is derived from the Latin word "sagitta", meaning "arrow".
Etymology
The term "sagittal" comes from the Latin word "sagitta", which means "arrow". This is likely due to the sagittal plane's vertical orientation, similar to the flight path of an arrow.
Description
The sagittal plane is one of the three main planes used in anatomical terminology to describe the location of body parts in relation to each other. It extends from the top of the head down to the feet, dividing the body into left and right halves. Any movement or alignment that occurs in this plane is referred to as sagittal.
Related Terms
- Coronal Plane: Another of the three main anatomical planes, which divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) halves.
- Transverse Plane: The third main anatomical plane, which divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) halves.
- Anatomical Terms of Location: The specific terms used to describe the location of one body part in relation to another.
- Medial and Lateral: Terms used to describe the relative closeness of a body part to the midline (medial) or away from the midline (lateral) in the sagittal plane.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sagittal plane
- Wikipedia's article - Sagittal plane
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