Anatomical Planes

Question 1

Transverse

Answer 1

Divides the body or organ horizontally into superior and inferior portions (top and bottom)

Question 2

Frontal

Answer 2

Divides the body or organ into anterior and posterior portions (front and back)

Question 3

Sagittal

Answer 3

Divides the body or organ vertically into right and left sections

Question 4

Midsagittal

Answer 4

The sagittal plane which runs through the mid point of the body