In-Text Figure Based Questions
-Which plane separates the body into superior and inferior portions? Which plane separates the body into anterior and posterior portions? (Figure 1-6)
A) transverse/horizontal; sagittal
B) sagittal; transverse/horizontal
C) frontal/coronal; sagittal
D) transverse/horizontal; frontal/coronal
E) frontal/coronal; transverse/horizontal

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The transverse or horizontal plane separates the body into superior and inferior portions, while the frontal or coronal plane separates the body into anterior and posterior portions.