Question

observe the following figure. in which planes can we divide the figure so that both the divided parts are visible to an observer facing the figure?
a. frontal plane only
b. sagittal and frontal planes
c. sagittal and transverse planes
d. sagittal plane only
e. transverse and frontal planes

Explanation:

• Frontal plane: Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts. When divided by the frontal plane, both the front and back parts are visible to an observer facing the figure.
• Sagittal plane: Divides the body into left and right parts. If divided by the sagittal plane, only one of the left or right parts (depending on the type of sagittal plane - midsagittal or parasagittal) would be fully visible to an observer facing the figure.
• Transverse plane: Divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts. If divided by the transverse plane, the upper part (if the cut is above the observer's line of sight in a standard anatomical position view) or the lower part (if the cut is below) may not both be fully visible to an observer facing the figure in a simple frontal view.

Answer:

A. frontal plane only