Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC) AMCA Practice Exam

The body plane that divides the body into upper and lower positions is the transverse plane. This plane runs horizontally through the body, separating it into a superior (upper) portion and an inferior (lower) portion. This distinction is important in anatomical terminology and helps health professionals describe the locations of structures or the effects of various medical conditions.

The coronal plane, on the other hand, divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections. The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right segments, while the frontal plane is used interchangeably with the coronal plane for dividing the body in a similar manner. Understanding these planes is essential for topics such as imaging techniques, surgical approaches, and physical assessments within patient care.