Three planes

What does "Three planes" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Three planes" in medicine refers to the three different directions or dimensions in which the body can be viewed or examined. These are the frontal (or coronal) plane, which divides the body into front and back sections; the sagittal plane, which divides the body into left and right sections; and the transverse (or horizontal) plane, which divides the body into top and bottom sections. These planes are used as reference points to describe the location of body parts or to guide medical procedures.

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