Body Planes and Sections in Anatomical Studies

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What is the main characteristic of a sagittal plane?

Divides the body into right and left parts

Which body plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts?

Transverse plane

What is the main characteristic of an oblique section?

Cuts made diagonally between horizontal and vertical planes

Which body cavity protects the fragile nervous system organs?

<p>Cranial cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about oblique sections?

<p>They are often confusing and difficult to interpret</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is enclosed by the thoracic cavity?

<p>Lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of section would you make to separate the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

<p>Transverse section</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organs are in the abdominopelvic cavity?

<p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following cavities is the heart located?

<p>Thoracic cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a section is made along a diagonal angle through the body, what type of section is this known as?

<p>Oblique section</p> Signup and view all the answers

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