What body cavity contains the brain and the spinal cord?
dorsal
body parts ways from the point of reference
distal
body parts close to the mid line
medial
what cavity would a surgeon enter to repair a heart defect?
thoracic
body parts away from the midline
lateral
plane that divided the body into a front and back section
frontal
if you are standing straight with your hands at your sides, where are your arms located in relation to your body
lateral
body parts below the transverse plane
body parts close to the point of reference
proximal
If a physician performs a pelvic exam, which organ system is being evaluated?
the reproductive
plane that divides the body into right and left sides
midsaggital
body parts on the front of the body
anterior or ventral
horizontal plane that divides the body into top a top and bottom half
transverse
body parts located near the sacral region or tail
caudal
body parts on the back of the body
dorsal or posterior