Body sections Flashcards

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sagittal

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refers to a lengthwise plane that divides the body into right and left portions. If a —- plane passes along the midline and divides the body into equal parts, it is called median.

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2
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Transverse

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refers to a plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions

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3
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coronal

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refers to a plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions

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4
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cross

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cylindrical organ such as a long bone ; a cut across

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5
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oblique

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an angular cut

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6
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longitudenal

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a lengthwise cut

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