1
Body planes
fixed lines of reference along which the body, body part, or organ is divided to facilitate viewing (x-ray, CT, MRI)
2
sagittal plane
divides the body or structure into right and left sections to facilitate viewing
3
mid sagittal plane
divides the body or structure into equal right and left sections
4
frontal (coronal) plane
divides the body or structure into anterior and posterior sections to facilitate viewing
5
transverse (horizontal) plane
divides the body or structure into superior and inferior section to facilitate viewing.