plano frontal
[ˈpla.nu fɾõ.ˈtaw]
nounmasculinepl: planos frontais
frontal plane
1. An anatomical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections; also called the coronal plane
The frontal plane divides the human body into front and back halves.
O plano frontal divide o corpo humano em metades anterior e posterior.
2. In geometry and technical drawing, a vertical plane perpendicular to the horizontal plane and parallel to the viewer's line of sight
The architect drew the building's elevation on the frontal plane.
O arquiteto desenhou a elevação do edifício no plano frontal.
3. In psychology and neurology, relating to the frontal lobe and its functions
The patient underwent imaging of the frontal plane to assess brain activity.
O paciente passou por um exame de imagem do plano frontal para avaliar a atividade cerebral.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in medical, anatomical, engineering, and architectural contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is standard terminology in healthcare education and professional practice. The term 'plano coronal' is often used interchangeably in medical literature, though 'plano frontal' is more commonly used in technical and engineering contexts.
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