Transverse (Horizontal)planes Divide the Body into ________

Question

Transverse (horizontal)planes divide the body into ________.
A) anterior and posterior portions
B) superior and inferior portions
C) equal left and right portions
D) left and right portions

Accepted Answer

Transverse planes run horizontally across the body, dividing it into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A is referring to a sagittal (vertical) plane, option C is referring to a midsagittal (median) plane, and option D is referring to a frontal (coronal) plane.