Clinical Neuropsychology Practice Test

Which plane divides the brain from a frontal view, separating anterior and posterior portions?

Coronal plane Sagittal plane Horizontal plane Transverse plane

Correct Answer:

Coronal plane

Explanation:

Dividing the brain into front and back sections is done with the coronal plane, often called the frontal plane. This vertical plane runs from ear to ear and is perpendicular to the sagittal plane. From a frontal view, a coronal cut separates anterior structures (like the frontal lobes) from posterior structures (such as the occipital region). By contrast, a sagittal plane slices left from right, and a horizontal (transverse) plane slices top from bottom. So for separating anterior and posterior portions, the coronal plane is the one that fits.

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