planes and structures

Question 1

transverse plane (horizontal/cross-sectional)

Answer 1

horizontal plane divides body into superior and inferior parts

Question 2

sagittal plane

Answer 2

divides body into right and left sides

Question 3

midsagittal plane

Answer 3

divides body through midline into equal right and left sides

Question 4

parasagittal plane

Answer 4

divides body into unequal left and right sides

Question 5

frontal plane (coronal)

Answer 5

divides body into anterior and posterior portions

Question 6

oblique plane

Answer 6

passes through body at oblique angle (any other than 90 degrees)