NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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The transverse plane separates the body into ____
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anterior/posterior
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superior/inferior
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medial/lateral
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proximal/distal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The transverse plane (axial or X-Z plane) divides the body into superior and inferior (head and tail) portions. It is typically a horizontal plane through the center of the body and is parallel to the ground.
Detailed explanation-2: -Transverse plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts.
Detailed explanation-3: -If it divides the body into unequal right and left sides, it is called a parasagittal plane or less commonly a longitudinal section.
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