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Which plane divides the body into two equal parts, right and left?
Which plane divides the body into two equal parts, right and left?
- Median Plane (correct)
- Frontal Plane
- Horizontal Plane
- Transverse Plane
Which plane is primarily used to analyze body movements in a sagittal direction?
Which plane is primarily used to analyze body movements in a sagittal direction?
- Coronal Plane
- Horizontal Plane
- Median Plane (correct)
- Frontal Plane
What is the primary characteristic of the transverse plane?
What is the primary characteristic of the transverse plane?
- It divides the body into upper and lower parts. (correct)
- It is aligned with the front of the body.
- It represents the body's mid-line.
- It is also known as the median plane.
Which plane runs vertically and divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
Which plane runs vertically and divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
Which anatomical plane is used for cross-sectional imaging?
Which anatomical plane is used for cross-sectional imaging?
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Anatomical Planes
Anatomical Planes
Imaginary lines used to section the body for descriptive purposes.
Median Plane
Median Plane
A vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves.
Transverse Plane
Transverse Plane
A horizontal plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts.
Horizontal Plane
Horizontal Plane
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Frontal/Coronal Plane
Frontal/Coronal Plane
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