What is a vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions called?
A) median
B) sagittal
C) transverse
D) frontal

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A vertical section through the body, dividing it into anterior and posterior regions is called a frontal section, also known as a coronal section. The other options are different types of sections: median divides the body into left and right, sagittal is a generic term for a section that divides the body into left and right (but can be at any plane), and transverse divides the body into superior and inferior regions.

What Is a Vertical Section Through the Body, Dividing It