What does a transverse plane separate the body into?

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To approach this question, I'll evaluate what each plane is known to separate.
Option 1: 'Equal left and right sections' — This describes a sagittal plane (specifically a mid-sagittal plane) that divides the body into left and right halves. It is not the transverse plane, so this is incorrect for the transverse plane question.
Option 2: 'Superior and inferior sections' — The transverse (horizontal) plane runs horizontally and divides the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) parts. This matches the standard anatomical definition, so this is the correct interpretation for the transverse plane.
Option 3: 'Anterior and posterior sections' — This naming aligns with the coronal (frontal) plane, which separates front (anterior) from back (posterior) portions. Since the question asks about the transverse plane, this option is inaccurate.
Option 4: 'Unequal left and right sections' — This would generally describe a non-midline sagittal cut; it still refers to left-right separation, not a horizontal division. The transverse plane does not partition the body into left and right segments, so this option is incorrect.
In summary, understanding the planes by what dimensions they cut along—left-right (sagittal), front-back (coronal), or top-bottom (transverse)—clarifies why 'Superior and inferior sections' correctly describes the transverse plane, while the others correspond to different plane orientations.

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What does a transverse plane separate the body into?

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