Asked by Yohanna Flores on May 26, 2024

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Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

A) Sagittal
B) Transverse
C) Frontal
D) Midsagittal
E) Ventral

Frontal

Anatomical term that refers to the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions. Also called coronal.

Sagittal

An anatomical term that refers to the plane that divides the body into left and right portions.

  • Understand the terms used for identifying the positions, orientations, and planes within the body anatomically.
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Tarek MoussaMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The frontal plane, also known as the coronal plane, divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.