A Cut Dividing the Body into Right and Left Portions

Question

A cut dividing the body into right and left portions is called a
A) sagittal section
B) frontal section
C) transverse section
D) coronal section

Accepted Answer

A sagittal section divides the body or organ into right and left portions, while a frontal section divides the body into front and back portions (also known as coronal section). A transverse section divides the body into upper and lower portions. Therefore, the correct answer is A) sagittal section.