Biology:Intertubercular plane
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| Intertubercular plane | |
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Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for duodenum, pancreas, and kidneys. | |
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| Latin | planum intertuberculare |
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A lower transverse plane midway between the upper transverse and the upper border of the pubic symphysis; this is termed the intertubercular plane (or transtubercular), since it practically corresponds to that passing through the iliac tubercles; behind, its plane cuts the body of the fifth lumbar vertebra.
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Front view of the thoracic and abdominal viscera.
a. Median plane.
b. Lateral planes.
c. Trans tubercular plane.
d. Subcostal plane.
e. Transpyloric plane. -
Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for arteries and inguinal canal.
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