Questions: If you make a drawing of a section of the human body that shows the heart and both lungs, your section could be in which of the following planes? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY Median (midsagittal) Parasagittal Frontal (coronal) Transverse I don't know yet I am unsure I am sure

If you make a drawing of a section of the human body that shows the heart and both lungs, your section could be in which of the following planes?

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Median (midsagittal)
Parasagittal
Frontal (coronal)
Transverse
I don't know yet
I am unsure
I am sure
Transcript text: If you make a drawing of a section of the human body that shows the heart and both lungs, your section could be in which of the following planes? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY Median (midsagittal) Parasagittal Frontal (coronal) Transverse I don't know yet I am unsure I am sure
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To determine which planes can show a section of the human body that includes the heart and both lungs, we need to understand the different anatomical planes:

  1. Median (midsagittal) plane: This plane divides the body into equal left and right halves. A midsagittal section would not show both lungs, as it only cuts through the midline of the body.

  2. Parasagittal plane: This plane is parallel to the midsagittal plane but does not divide the body into equal halves. Like the midsagittal plane, a parasagittal section would not show both lungs, as it would only show structures on one side of the body.

  3. Frontal (coronal) plane: This plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections. A coronal section can show both the heart and both lungs, as it slices the body from front to back.

  4. Transverse plane: This plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts. A transverse section can show both the heart and both lungs, as it slices the body horizontally.

Based on this understanding, the planes that can show a section of the human body including the heart and both lungs are:

  • Frontal (coronal)
  • Transverse

Therefore, the answer is:

  • Frontal (coronal)
  • Transverse

Explanation for each option:

  • Median (midsagittal): Incorrect, as it only shows the midline structures and not both lungs.
  • Parasagittal: Incorrect, as it only shows structures on one side of the body.
  • Frontal (coronal): Correct, as it can show both the heart and both lungs.
  • Transverse: Correct, as it can show both the heart and both lungs.
  • I don't know yet: Not applicable.
  • I am unsure: Not applicable.
  • I am sure: Not applicable.
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