Anatomical Planes

Question 1

Sagittal

Answer 1

Divides body into left and right sides by putting a divide down the dorsal of an animal

Question 2

Transverse

Answer 2

Divides body into cranial and caudal parts by dividing the animal in half. CAN ALSO divide body into perpendicular to sagittal plane or long axis of an organ or limb

Question 3

Frontal

Answer 3

Parallel to dorsal surface, divides body into dorsal and ventral parts

Question 4

Parasagittal

Answer 4

Divides body into unequal left and right sides parallel to midline. Hint: A plane that falls under the sagittal plane

Question 5

Mid-sagittal (median)

Answer 5

Divides body along midline into equal left and right sides

Question 6

Plane

Answer 6

A cut through a plane = a section used to see internal structures

Question 7

Sections

Answer 7

Are generally named after the planes

Question 8

Cross section

Answer 8

transverse section

Question 9

Longitudinal section

Answer 9

Section parallel to the long axis of the structure; can be through the sagittal or frontal planes