Quiz # 1 Body Sections and Planes of Reference

Question 1

sagittal (mid, para)

Answer 1

(Vertical plane that divides the body left and right) divides down mid-line 1) Mid - divides into two equal halves 2) Para - divides body part into unequal halves

Question 2

Transverse Plane

Answer 2

“horizontal or cross-sectional plane” (divides body into upper and lower portions)

Question 3

Frontal

Answer 3

coronal plane (divides body into front and back regions)

Question 4

Oblique Plane

Answer 4

Frontal, Sagittal, and Transverse planes all interact with the body at a 90 degree angle. An oblique plane cuts the body at a non- 90 degree angle.