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The three cardinal planes of the body are shown, with the person standing in the anatomical position. 

The three cardinal planes of the body are shown, with the person standing in the anatomical position. 

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This article is the second in a two-part series that addresses the scientific literature on the contributing factors and preventive strategies for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Part 1, which was presented in a previous edition of Home Health Care Management & Practice(HHCMP), covered contemporary research on the functional anatomy of t...

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... are three pri- mary or cardinal planes: the sagittal, frontal, and horizontal planes. These planes are shown in Figure 1. 16 The sagittal plane is a plane that divides the body into right and left parts. ...