What does the sagittal plane divide the body into?

The sagittal plane is defined as a vertical plane that runs from the front to the back of the body, dividing it into right and left portions. It can be further specified as the midsagittal plane when it divides the body into equal halves, or it can refer to any parallel plane that divides the body into right and left sections, not necessarily equal. Understanding the function of the sagittal plane is fundamental in anatomy as it helps in visualizing and describing the location of structures relative to each other in the body. This anatomical plane is particularly useful for movements and stability, as many body movements occur in this plane.