The frontal plane is also known as the:
A) median plane.
B) horizontal plane.
C) coronal plane.
D) midsagittal plane.
E) lateral plane.

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The frontal plane divides the body into front and back portions, and is also known as the coronal plane. The other options are incorrect:

A) The median plane divides the body into left and right halves. 
B) The horizontal plane divides the body into upper and lower portions. 
D) The midsagittal plane is a specific type of median plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves. 
E) The lateral plane is not a commonly used term in anatomy.

The Frontal Plane Is Also Known as The