Which of the following sectional views of the body is produced by a slice perpendicular to the long axis?

A) cross-section
B) transverse section
C) longitudinal section
D) sagittal section


A) cross-section
A cross-section is a horizontal section of the body and, therefore, perpendicular to
the long axis of the body. Transverse, longitudinal, and sagittal sections are vertical sections and
are parallel to the long axis.

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