Asked by Sierra Mizgorski on May 28, 2024
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The ________ plane vertically divides the body,as it passes through the midline,to form a right and left half.
A) midsagittal
B) transverse
C) coronal
D) horizontal
Midsagittal Plane
A vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves.
Midsagittal
Referring to a vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves.
- Recognize the anatomical stance and orientation within the human body.
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Sarveen RamanJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The midsagittal plane (also known as median plane) divides the body vertically into right and left halves and it passes through the midline. Transverse (B) plane divides the body into upper and lower halves, coronal (C) plane divides the body into anterior and posterior halves, and horizontal (D) plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the anatomical stance and orientation within the human body.