Coronal vs. Sagittal Planes: Anatomical Orientations Explained

In anatomy and imaging, planes describe body sections:

Coronal (Frontal) Plane

• Divides body into anterior (front) and posterior (back).
• View: as if facing the person.

Sagittal Plane

• Divides body into left and right.
• Mid-sagittal = median plane.
• View: as if standing at the person's side.

These terms standardize spatial communication in radiology, surgery, and anatomy.