Transverse planes
Plana transversalia
Definition
The transverse plane is an anatomical plane at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the body, limbs, or any other organ or part. It divides the body or structure into cranial and caudal portions (or proximal and distal in limbs).
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.
