Anatomical sections that divide the brain parallel to the midline are known as _________ sections.
A)sagittal
B)coronal
C)horizontal
D)axial

Question

Anatomical sections that divide the brain parallel to the midline are known as _________ sections.​ 
A)sagittal 
B)coronal 
C)horizontal 
D)axial

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sagittal sections divide the brain parallel to the midline, while coronal and horizontal sections divide the brain perpendicular to the midline. Axial sections are also known as transverse sections and divide the brain horizontally. Therefore, the only correct answer is A) Sagittal.

Anatomical Sections That Divide the Brain Parallel to the Midline