Body Planes Quiz

A plane that separates the body or structure into upper and lower parts is called a

• sagittal plane

• transverse plane

• oblique plane

• frontal plane

A plane that separates the body into a front (anterior) and back (posterior) part is called a

• sagittal plane

• transverse plane

• oblique plane

• frontal plane

A plane that separates the body or structure into right and left parts down the body’s midline is called a:

• midsagittal plane

• median plane

• parasagittal plane

• answers a and b

A plane that separates the body into parts that are neither perfectly vertical nor horizontal is called a

• oblique plane

• transverse plane

• coronal plane

• frontal plane

Which option below provides the best summary of the four types of body planes?

• Two are vertical, one is horizontal, and one is any odd angle.

• Two are horizontal, one is vertical, and one is any odd angle.

• All planes are horizontal.

• All planes are vertical.

A plane that runs from top to bottom (vertical), dividing the body into unequal left and right parts is called a:

• midsagittal plane

• median plane

• parasagittal plane

• coronal plane

Frontal planes are also called

• coronal planes

• axial planes

• horizonal planes

• oblique planes

Transverse planes can also be called

• horizontal planes

• coronal planes

• longitudinal planes

• oblique planes