Body sections Flashcards
1
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sagittal
A
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.
2
Q
Transverse
A
refers to a plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions
3
Q
coronal
A
refers to a plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
4
Q
cross
A
cylindrical organ such as a long bone ; a cut across
5
Q
oblique
A
an angular cut
6
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longitudenal
A
a lengthwise cut