Is the transverse plane limited to one specific area of the body or is it a general term that can apply to many parts of the body?
Health · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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The transverse plane, also known as the horizontal or axial plane, is a general term that applies to many parts of the body. It's not limited to one specific area. This plane divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts. It runs parallel to the ground and perpendicular to the coronal (frontal) plane and the sagittal plane. It can be applied at various levels to slice the body horizontally, for instance, at the level of the spine, the chest, or the hips. The transverse plane is often used in anatomical studies, medical imaging, and physical fitness to describe movements that rotate or twist the body along its horizontal axis.