Which of the following planes describes a transverse plane that divides anatomy into an upper and lower section?
A) Scatter
B) Axial
C) Coronal
D) Sagittal
B
Explanation: A) The axial plane (x-coordinate), sometimes referred to as the transverse plane, divides anatomy into an upper and lower section
B) The axial plane (x-coordinate), sometimes referred to as the transverse plane, divides anatomy into an upper and lower section
C) The axial plane (x-coordinate), sometimes referred to as the transverse plane, divides anatomy into an upper and lower section
D) The axial plane (x-coordinate), sometimes referred to as the transverse plane, divides anatomy into an upper and lower section
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