The transverse plane:
A) shows a side view of the body
B) divides the body into front and back portions
C) divides the body into upper and lower portions
D) divides the body into right and left parts
E) cannot be viewed with a CT scan

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The transverse plane, also known as the horizontal plane, divides the body into upper and lower portions. It is perpendicular to the sagittal and coronal planes, and runs parallel to the ground, creating a "cross-section" view of the body.

The Transverse Plane