The Plane That Divides the Body into Slices, Front to Back

question 48

Multiple Choice

The plane that divides the body into slices, front to back, is the _______plane.

• A) sagittal
• B) transverse
• C) horizontal
• D) coronal
• E) midsagittal

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Definitions:

Dyspnea

Difficult or painful breathing.

Tachypnea

Abnormally rapid breathing, which can be a symptom of various medical conditions or responses to environmental factors.

Hyperpnea

Abnormally deep, rapid breathing.

Eupnea

Normal, unlabored breathing pattern.