Which of the Following Describes a Parasagittal Plane

Question

Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane?
A) two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves
B) any sagittal plane except in the midline
C) any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions
D) a transverse cut just above the knees

Accepted Answer

A parasagittal plane is any sagittal plane that is not in the midline, meaning it divides the body into unequal left and right portions. Option A describes a midsagittal plane, while Option C describes a coronal or frontal plane, and Option D describes a transverse or axial plane.