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Intertubercular plane

Intertubercular plane

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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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    Public domain This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1315 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)


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