As Compared to a Midsagittal Plane,a Parasagittal Plane Divides the Body

Question

As compared to a midsagittal plane,a parasagittal plane divides the body into ________.
A) unequal left and right portions
B) anterior and posterior portions
C) equal left and right portions
D) superior and inferior portions

Accepted Answer

A parasagittal plane is a vertical plane running parallel to the midline of the body, dividing it into unequal left and right portions. In contrast, a midsagittal plane divides the body into equal left and right portions. Anterior-posterior and superior-inferior divisions are typically made by coronal and transverse planes, respectively.