Question

the ______ plane divides the body equally into right and left halves.
a) transverse
b) midsagittal
c) median
d) coronal

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (Transverse): Divides the body into top and bottom, not right/left. Eliminate.
• Option B (Midsagittal): A type of sagittal plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves. This matches the description.
• Option C (Median): Another term for midsagittal, but the question's options have B as Midsagittal which is more specific here. However, both B and C are related, but in standard anatomical terms, Midsagittal (B) is the term used to describe the plane that equally divides the body into right and left halves.
• Option D (Coronal): Divides the body into front and back, not right/left. Eliminate.

Answer:

B) Midsagittal