Ch. 7.2 Body Planes, Directions, and Cavities Key Terms
what is abdominal cavity
a large space within the body that houses various organs involved in digestion, metabolism, and excretion.
what is body planes
imaginary, three-dimensional reference lines that intersect at right angles to divide the body into specific sections
what is deep
internal to indicate the structures are located away from the body surface
what is lateral
"to the side" or "away from the middle" of the body.
what is pelvic cavity
contains urinary bladder, reproductive organs and last part of the large intestines
what is abdominal region
the body area between the chest and the pelvis that is divided into four quadrants or nine regions for medical reference.
what is buccal cavity
oral cavity or mouth, is the initial part of the digestive system
what is distal
terms used to describe the location of the extremities
what is medial
towards the middle or center of the body
what is posterior
toward the back or rear of the body,
what is anterior
a directional term used to describe a part of the body that is situated at or toward the front,
what is caudal
what is dorsal
toward the back or backside of the body
what is midsagittal palne
a single, vertical imaginary line that cuts the body exactly in half down its center, creating two equal, mirrored halves: a right side and a left side
what is proximal
closer to the center of the body or the point where a limb attaches to the body.
what is bilateral
sides of body are affected by certain pathologic conditions
what is cranial
body parts located near the head
what is frontal (coronal) plane
an imaginary vertical plane that divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections.
what is nasl cavity
nose structure, the hollow space inside your nose that warms, moistens, and filters the air you breathe,
what is sagittal plane
an imaginary vertical plane that divides the body into left and right sections
what is body cavities
Spaces within body that contain vital organs
what is cranial cavity
contains the brain
what is inferior
lower in position or below another anatomical structure.
what is orbital cavity
eyes, socket in the skull that houses and protects the eyeball
what is spinal cavity
narrow space inside the vertebral column (backbone) spinal cord