Planes of Section

Question 1

frontal (coronal) plane

Answer 1

separates anterior and posterior portions of body (cuts body in half through arms and torso)

Question 2

midsagittal (median) plane

Answer 2

passes through midline, diving body in right and left halves

Question 3

parasagittal plane

Answer 3

parallel to midsagittal (not on midline), right and left halves unequal

Question 4

transverse (horizontal) plane

Answer 4

separates superior and inferior portions of body (cuts upper half and bottom half near belly button)