Median plane
Planum medianum
Definition
The median plane is a vertical anatomical reference plane that divides the body into two symmetrical halves, right and left. It is a specific sagittal plane that runs exactly along the body's midline.
References
König HE, Lieibich HG. Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic mammals, 6th edition, Schattauer, Stuttgart, 2014.
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
