Coronal plane

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

The coronal plane is an anatomical vertical plane that divides the body into belly and back sections.

coronal plane in blueThe blue shows the coronal plane.

Coronal or frontal plane

If you stood against a glass door, pressing your nose against the door, and holding your arms out to the side, the glass door would be representing the coronal plane in relation to your body.