Division of the body into left and right parts is known as a ..... plane.

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Division of the body into left and right parts is known as a ____ plane.

A	transverse
B	sagittal
C	frontal
D	anterior

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Sagittal Plane (Lateral Plane)-A vertical plane running from front to back; divides the body or any of its parts into right and left sides.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sagittal plane (lateral or Y-Z plane) divides the body into sinister and dexter (left and right) sides. The midsagittal (median) plane is in the midline through the center of the body, and all other sagittal planes are parallel to it.

Detailed explanation-3: -A sagittal plane, also known as the longitudinal plane, is perpendicular to the ground and divides the body into left and right.

Detailed explanation-4: -The sagittal plane, also known as the longitudinal plane, divides the body into left and right halves. Movements that occur in the sagittal (longitudinal) plane involve forward and backward movements.

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