Asked by Karina Ibarra on Jul 30, 2024
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Which type of section would separate the body into equal halves?
A) transverse
B) oblique
C) parasagittal
D) midsagittal
Midsagittal
Pertaining to a plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves.
- Attain mastery of the terms and planes that denote direction in the context of anatomy.
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Zybrea KnightAug 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A midsagittal section would divide the body into equal halves along the midline, whereas a transverse section would divide the body into superior and inferior portions, an oblique section would divide the body at an angle, and a parasagittal section would divide the body into unequal left and right portions.
Learning Objectives
- Attain mastery of the terms and planes that denote direction in the context of anatomy.
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