Introduction to Veterinary Medical Terminology : Body Planes

Question 1

Median

Answer 1

Divides the body from head to tail into equal sides, right and left

Question 2

Sagittal

Answer 2

Divides the body from head to tail into 2, right and left

- Not necessarily into equal parts

Question 3

Dorsal

Answer 3

Divides the body into dorsal and ventral parts

Question 4

Transverse

Answer 4

Divides the body/limb into cranial an caudal portions