Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-divides the body into right and left sides
A)frontal plane
B)transverse plane
C)sagittal plane
D)diaphragm
E)thoracic cavity
F)abdominopelvic cavity
G)cranial cavity
H)mediastinum

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The sagittal plane divides the body into right and left sides.

Answer: B
 The transverse plane divides the body into top and bottom sections.

Answer: A
 The frontal plane divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections.

Answer: D
 The diaphragm is a flat muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Answer: E
 The thoracic cavity is the upper portion of the body that contains the heart, lungs, and other organs.

Answer: F
 The abdominopelvic cavity is the lower portion of the body that contains organs such as the intestines, bladder, and reproductive organs.

Answer: G
 The cranial cavity is the space inside the skull that contains the brain.

Answer: H
 The mediastinum is the central area of the thoracic cavity that contains the heart, great blood vessels, and other organs.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description