The transpyloric plane is an imaginary transverse plane often referred to in anatomical descriptions.The transpyloric plane of Addison passes midway between the suprasternal notch and the pubic symphysis. It lies roughly a hand&;s breadth below the xiphisternal joint. Anteriorly, it passes through the tips of the ninth costal cailage; and posteriorly through the body of veebra LI near its lower border.It passes through the Pyloric orfice of the stomach, the fundus of the gallbladder, the neck of the pancreas, hila of the kidneys, the origin of the superior mesenteric aery, and the splenic vein.Reference: Chaurasia Volume II; 7th edition; Page no: 414