A plane that shows brain structures as seen from above is referred to as a ____.
A) coronal plane
B) sagittal plane
C) frontal plane
D) horizontal plane

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The horizontal plane (also known as the axial or transverse plane) divides the body or any of its parts into upper and lower parts. When referring to the brain, viewing it from above is achieved through this plane, showing the structures as they appear horizontally across the body.

A Plane That Shows Brain Structures as Seen from Above