The difference between Horizontal plane and Transverse plane

When used as nouns, horizontal 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. Horizontal plane as a noun (anatomy):

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

  1. Transverse plane as a noun (anatomy):

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