What divides the body into front and back portions?

The frontal plane, also known as the coronal plane, is indeed the anatomical term that divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) portions. This plane runs vertically from side to side, creating separate sections to analyze the body’s structure in a way that is important for understanding anatomy, performing surgical procedures, and conducting various forms of medical imaging.

To clarify the context of other options:

• The transverse plane divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) sections, not front and back.

• The medial plane, or midsagittal plane, divides the body into left and right halves.

• The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions but does not specify anterior or posterior.

Understanding the different anatomical planes is crucial in medical practice, as they provide a framework for locating structures in the body and for describing movements. The frontal plane specifically is used in various medical contexts, such as assessing posture and understanding the orientation of organs.