How many longitudinal sections can be made through the thigh bone?

There are three possible longitudinal sections that can be made through the thigh bone (femur):

1. Frontal section (coronal plane): This section divides the thigh bone into an anterior part and a posterior part.

2. Sagittal section (median plane): This section divides the thigh bone into a medial part and a lateral part.

3. Oblique section: This section divides the thigh bone into an anteromedial part and a posterolateral part.

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