Which anatomical plane is correctly described by dividing the body into anterior and posterior sections?

The anatomical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections is known as the coronal plane, also referred to as the frontal plane. This plane runs vertically from side to side, and it allows for the segmentation of the body in a way that can be very useful for various clinical assessments, imaging, and surgical approaches. When healthcare professionals refer to movements or positions relative to this plane, they can describe actions such as flexion, extension, or lateral movements more precisely concerning the body.

In contrast, the sagittal plane divides the body into left and right sections, the transverse plane separates the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts, and the horizontal plane usually refers to a level that is parallel to the ground in a standing position. Each of these planes serves different purposes in understanding the body's anatomy and its movement, but only the coronal plane specifically addresses the division into anterior and posterior sections.