Planes and Sections

Question 1

Sagittal Plane

Answer 1

lengthwise cut that divides the body into left and right halves

Question 2

Medial Plane

Answer 2

a sagittal cut that occurs along the midline

Question 3

Transverse Plane

Answer 3

divides the body into superior and inferior sections

Question 4

Frontal Plane (coronal)

Answer 4

divides the body into anterior and posterior portions

Question 5

Cylindrical parts can be divided into:

Answer 5

cross sections
oblique sections
longitudinal sections