Medical Imaging Problem Set

Problem 1: Planes of Dissection

Help to answer the question

Along which of the following planes was this slice cut?

A. Frontal
B. Sagittal
C. Horizontal

Tutorial

Looking for landmarks

When looking at medical images, first try to orient yourself to familiar anatomical landmarks.

The outline of this slice clearly shows a person's profile. Notice the shape of the nose and lips on the left side of the image, and the rounded back of the head on the right side. Also notice the lack of other external landmarks, such as the ears.

The planes of dissection


Frontal	Horizontal	Sagittal

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The Biology Project
The University of Arizona
March 25, 1998
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