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Identify the 3 major anatomical planes

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Identify the 3 major anatomical planes

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The three major anatomical planes are:

  1. Sagittal Plane: This is a vertical plane that divides the body into right and left sides. Movements in the sagittal plane include flexion and extension.

  2. Frontal (Coronal) Plane: This is also a vertical plane but it divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts. Movements in the frontal plane include abduction and adduction.

  3. Transverse (Horizontal) Plane: This is a horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts. Movements in the transverse plane include rotation, pronation, and supination.

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