Question

multiple choice question

a cut that divides the body into right and left portions gives a ______ section.

frontal
sagittal
transverse

Explanation:

Identify the anatomical plane

Using the Anatomical Terminology knowledge point

• A cut dividing the body into right and left portions is a sagittal section.
• A frontal (coronal) section divides the body into anterior and posterior (front and back) portions.
• A transverse (horizontal) section divides the body into superior and inferior (upper and lower) portions.

Answer:

• frontal
• sagittal (Correct answer)
• transverse