5 Questions
Which plane divides the body into right and left parts?
Sagittal plane
In the context of body planes, what does the coronal plane divide?
Front and back parts
Which plane divides the body into upper and lower parts?
Transverse plane
What is a median plane also known as?
Sagittal plane
If a plane divides the body into two unequal left and right parts, what is it called?
Sagittal plane
Study Notes
Anatomical Planes
- A sagittal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts.
- If the sagittal plane divides the body into two equal halves, it is called the median plane.
- A coronal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into front and back parts.
- A transverse plane is a horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts.
Test your knowledge on the different anatomical planes used to divide the human body. This quiz covers the sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes and their functions.
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