The plane that passes vertically through the body or an organ and divides it into anterior and posterior portions is called the __________ plane.
A) sagittal
B) frontal
C) median
D) transverse
E) oblique

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The plane that passes vertically through the body or organ and divides it into anterior and posterior portions is called the frontal plane. The other options are:
A) Sagittal plane divides the body or organ into left and right portions.
C) Median plane is another name for the sagittal plane that divides the body or organ into equal left and right portions.
D) Transverse plane divides the body or organ into superior and inferior portions.
E) Oblique plane passes through the body or organ at an angle.

The Plane That Passes Vertically Through the Body or an Organ