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Separates anterior and posterior portions of the body; coronal refers to sections passing through the skull.

Vertical division of the body into right and left portions.

Passes through the midline, dividing the body into right and left portions.

<p>Cut parallel to the midsagittal plane, separates the body into unequal right and left portions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The section separates superior and inferior portions of the body. Cut in this plane is called a cross section.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Frontal or Coronal Plane: Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections. The term "coronal" specifically refers to sections that intersect the skull.
Sagittal Plane: A vertical plane that slices the body into right and left parts, essential for understanding lateral characteristics.
Midsagittal Section: This specific sagittal cut passes through the body's midline, effectively splitting it into equal right and left halves.
Parasagittal Section: Any vertical cut parallel to the midsagittal plane, resulting in unequal divisions of right and left segments.
Transverse or Horizontal Plane: A plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions. Sections made in this plane are referred to as cross sections.