Transversal plane explained

In geometry, a transversal plane is a plane that intersects (not contains) two or more lines or planes.[1] A transversal plane may also form dihedral angles.

Theorems

Transversal plane theorem for lines: Lines that intersect a transversal plane are parallel if and only if their alternate interior angles formed by the points of intersection are congruent.

Transversal plane theorem for planes: Planes intersected by a transversal plane are parallel if and only if their alternate interior dihedral angles are congruent.

Transversal line containment theorem: If a transversal line is contained in any plane other than the plane containing all the lines, then the plane is a transversal plane.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Paulsen . Friedrich . Waschke . Jens . August 20, 2018 . Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy, Vol.1, 16th Ed., English/Latin . Elsevier Health Sciences Germany . 16th . 7 . 9780702052743.