Body Planes and Sections in Anatomical Studies

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What is the main characteristic of a sagittal plane?

  • Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts
  • Runs horizontally from right to left
  • Divides the body into right and left parts (correct)
  • Cuts made diagonally between horizontal and vertical planes

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

  • Frontal plane
  • Transverse plane (correct)
  • Sagittal plane
  • Oblique plane

What is the main characteristic of an oblique section?

  • Divides the body into right and left parts
  • Cuts made diagonally between horizontal and vertical planes (correct)
  • Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts
  • Runs horizontally from right to left

Which body cavity protects the fragile nervous system organs?

<p>Cranial cavity (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is enclosed by the thoracic cavity?

<p>Lungs (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organs are in the abdominopelvic cavity?

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

In which of the following cavities is the heart located?

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

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