The difference between Coronal plane and Transverse plane

When used as nouns, coronal plane means any vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior (belly and back) sections, whereas transverse plane means any plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts, roughly perpendicular to spine.

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  1. Coronal plane as a noun (anatomy):

    Any vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior (belly and back) sections.

  1. Transverse plane as a noun (anatomy):

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

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