The difference between Axial plane and Transverse plane

When used as nouns, axial plane means any plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts, roughly perpendicular to spine, whereas transverse plane means any plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts, roughly perpendicular to spine.


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  1. Axial plane as a noun (anatomy):

    Any plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts, roughly perpendicular to spine.

  1. Transverse plane as a noun (anatomy):

    Any plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts, roughly perpendicular to spine.