ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) — Question 22

What plane divides the body into upper and lower sections?

Answer options

• A. Sagittal
• B. Frontal
• C. Transverse
• D. Median

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The Transverse plane correctly divides the body into upper and lower parts, which is why it is the correct answer. The Sagittal plane separates left and right, the Frontal plane divides front and back, and the Median plane is often used interchangeably with the Sagittal but does not specifically refer to the upper and lower division.