Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The transverse plane is also called the horizontal plane.
2. The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions.
3. The coronal plane divides the body into upper and lower portions.
4. A longitudinal section of the body is produced by a lengthwise slice along the long axis of a structure.
5. The dorsum is found on the posterior side of the trunk.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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