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  • Are viruses considered living organisms?
    Viruses are generally not considered living organisms because they cannot reproduce or carry out metabolism without a host cell.
  • What is the sagittal plane?
    The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions.
  • What is the midsagittal plane?
    The midsagittal plane divides the body into equal left and right halves.
  • What is the coronal (frontal) plane?
    The coronal or frontal plane divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) portions.
  • What is the transverse plane?
    The transverse plane divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.
  • What is the oblique plane?
    The oblique plane cuts through the body at an angle, not parallel to other planes.