Transverse plane

The transverse plane (also known as the horizontal plane, axial plane and transaxial plane) is an anatomical plane that divides the body into superior and inferior sections.

[1] It is perpendicular to the coronal and sagittal planes.

Surface projections of the major organs of the trunk , using the vertebral column and rib cage as main reference points of surface anatomy. The transpyloric plane is given near center.