In Order to Assess the Size of the Lateral Ventricles

question 181

Multiple Choice

 In order to assess the size of the lateral ventricles in patients with schizophrenia, Dr. Weinberger has decided to use a coronal or frontal section. In other words, he is looking at a plane of section that is

• A) perpendicular to the ground, dividing the brain from front to back.
• B) perpendicular to the ground, dividing the brain from side to side.
• C) parallel to the midline, dividing the brain from side to side.
• D) parallel to the ground, dividing the brain from top to bottom.

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