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Random section (no specific cut through tissue)

A) Sagittal
B) Transverse
C) Coronal
D) Oblique

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Final answer:

Random sections that can be used to cut through tissue are sagittal, transverse, coronal, and oblique.

Step-by-step explanation:

Random sections that can be used to cut through tissue are:

  • Sagittal
  • Transverse
  • Coronal
  • Oblique

Sagittal Section:

A cut made along the lengthwise plane of the body, dividing it into right and left portions.

If the sagittal cut passes along the midline and divides the body into equal halves, it is called a midsagittal or median section.

Transverse Section (also known as Cross Section or Horizontal Section):

A cut made perpendicular to the long axis of the body or an organ, dividing it into upper and lower portions.

It is akin to slicing through a loaf of bread.

Coronal Section (also known as Frontal Section):

A cut is made along a plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.

This section is perpendicular to both the sagittal and transverse planes.

Oblique Section:

A cut made at an angle other than 90 degrees to any of the main body axes (sagittal, transverse, or coronal).

Oblique sections are less commonly used but may be employed when a specific orientation is required.

These terms are frequently used in medical and anatomical contexts to describe the relative positions and relationships of various structures within the body.

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