PubMed · 9058021
Making planes plain.
Abstract
The major anatomical planes (horizontal, coronal, and sagittal, including the median plane) are discussed from a historical perspective, and their correct usage is clarified. Unofficial and unnecessary terms to be avoided (for reasons explained) include midsagittal, parasagittal, and midline.
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R O'Rahilly. 1997. Making planes plain.. https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1098-2353(1997)10%3A2%3C128%3A%3Aaid-ca10%3E3.0.co%3B2-m
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