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A lower transverse line midway between the upper transverse and the upper border of the [[symphysis pubis]]; 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]]. | A lower transverse line midway between the upper transverse and the upper border of the [[symphysis pubis]]; 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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Latest revision as of 16:30, 9 August 2012
Overview
A lower transverse line midway between the upper transverse and the upper border of the symphysis pubis; 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.
Additional images
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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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