The plane that divides the body into top and bottom halves is called the

The plane that divides the body into top and bottom halves is called the

• A. Frontal Plane
• B. Sagittal Plane
• C. Transverse Plane
• D. Coronal Plane

Answer: (C)

Dividing the body into top and bottom halves is done with the transverse plane. This plane runs horizontally, perpendicular to the body's long axis, and it creates superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions. It’s also known as the horizontal or axial plane. The other planes split the body in different directions (front/back or left/right), so they don’t separate top from bottom. For example, a cross-section at the waist or an axial image is along the transverse plane.

Dividing the body into top and bottom halves is done with the transverse plane. This plane runs horizontally, perpendicular to the body's long axis, and it creates superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions. It’s also known as the horizontal or axial plane. The other planes split the body in different directions (front/back or left/right), so they don’t separate top from bottom. For example, a cross-section at the waist or an axial image is along the transverse plane.