A ________ Section Through the Umbilicus Divides the Human Body

Question

A ________ section through the umbilicus divides the human body into equal left and right portions.
A) cross-sectional
B) parasagittal
C) transverse
D) coronal
E) midsagittal

Accepted Answer

A midsagittal section (also known as a median or midline section) divides the body into equal left and right portions along the midline, which runs vertically down the center of the body through the umbilicus (navel). Choice A (cross-sectional) refers to a section that cuts the body perpendicular to its long axis, resulting in circular or oval shapes. Choice B (parasagittal) refers to a section that separates the body into unequal left and right portions off-center, usually parallel to the midline. Choice C (transverse) refers to a section that divides the body horizontally into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) portions. Choice D (coronal) refers to a section that divides the body vertically into front (anterior) and back (posterior) portions.