Anatomical Planes vs Sections

Anatomical Planes vs. Sections

Multiple Choice

After a cut along the sagittal plane, what is the resulting section called?

• Sagittal section

• Transverse section

• Frontal section

• Oblique section

Multiple Choice

After a cut along the transverse plane, what is the resulting section called?

• Sagittal section

• Transverse section

• Frontal section

• Oblique section

Multiple Choice

The frontal plane divides the body into ___ and posterior parts.

• anterior
• cranial

• proximal

• distal

Multiple Choice

After a cut along the frontal plane, what is the resulting section called?

• Sagittal section

• Transverse section

• Frontal section

• Oblique section

Multiple Choice

Which tool is best for holding a gummy bear while you cut into it?

• dissecting needle

• blunt probe

• scalpel

• forceps

Multiple Choice

Which tool is best for making gummy bear sections?

• dissecting needle

• blunt probe

• scalpel

• forceps

Multiple Choice

Which tool is probably best for exploring the texture of the gummy bear's insides vs. outsides after you make this cut?

• dissecting needle

• blunt probe

• scalpel

• forceps

Review

Multiple Choice

Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Frontal plane

• Oblique plane

Multiple Choice

Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior halves?

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Frontal plane

• Oblique plane

Multiple Choice

Which anatomical plane divides the body into upper (head) and lower (feet) halves?

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Frontal plane

• Oblique plane

Poll

How ready are you to follow Gummy Bear dissection directions?

• I'm READY!

• I think I'm ready.

• I might be ready?

• I am NOT ready.