Question

the ________ plane divides the body into left and right halves.

multiple choice

coronal

transverse

midsagittal

frontal

Explanation:

Identify the anatomical plane dividing the body into left and right halves

The question asks for the plane that divides the body into left and right halves.

Evaluate the given options

• coronal (or frontal) plane: Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.
• transverse plane: Divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.
• midsagittal plane: Passes vertically through the midline of the body, dividing it into equal left and right halves.
• frontal plane: Synonymous with the coronal plane, dividing the body into front and back portions.

Select the correct option

The plane that divides the body into left and right halves is the midsagittal plane.

Answer:

• coronal
• transverse
• midsagittal (Correct answer)
• frontal