Anatomy Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Study for the Anatomy Exam with flashcards and multiple-choice questions. Each question includes hints and explanations. Prepare confidently!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

Which plane divides the body into right and left sides?

Transverse plane
Frontal plane
Coronal plane
Midsagittal plane

The correct answer is: Midsagittal plane

The division of the body into right and left sides is accomplished by the midsagittal plane, which is also referred to as the median plane. This plane runs vertically down the center of the body and bisects it into two equal halves, one representing the right side and the other representing the left side. This specific orientation is crucial for anatomical studies because it allows for a clear delineation of symmetrical structures on either side of the midline. In contrast, the transverse plane, which is horizontal, divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts, and the frontal plane, also known as the coronal plane, separates the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections. These planes have different orientations and purposes in anatomy, thus affirming the midsagittal plane's unique role in creating right and left sections of the body.