Ch.7.2 Body Planes, Direction and cavities key terms

Ch.7.2 Body Planes, Direction and cavities key terms

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abdominal cavity

The part of the ventral cavity that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and other organs.

200

body planes

 Imaginary lines drawn through the body to separate it into sections (transverse, sagittal, and frontal planes).

300

Deep- 

Refers to structures located away from or below the surface of the body.

400

Lateral- 

Refers to body parts away from the midline of the body.

500

pelvic cavity-

The lower portion of the abdominal cavity that contains the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and the last part of the large intestine.

Ch.7.2 Body Planes, Direction and cavities key terms

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abdominal regions

The nine specific areas into which the large abdominal cavity is divided to help locate organs.

200

buccal cavity

The mouth cavity that contains the teeth and tongue.

300

Distal-

Refers to body parts farther away from the point of reference or main trunk of the body.

400

Medial- 

Refers to body parts close to the midline of the body.

500

Posterior-

Refers to body parts toward the back of the body.

Ch.7.2 Body Planes, Direction and cavities key terms

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Anterior

Refers to body parts toward the front of the body.

200

Caudal-

 Refers to body parts located near the sacral region or “tail” end of the spinal column.

300

Dorsal-

Refers to body parts on the back of the body.

400

midsagittal plane-

The plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves

500

Proximal

Refers to body parts close to the point of reference or main trunk of the body.

Ch.7.2 Body Planes, Direction and cavities key terms

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Bilateral

Refers to a condition or structure that affects both sides of the body.

200

Cranial- 

Refers to body parts located near the head.

300

frontal (coronal) plane-

 The body plane that divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections.

400

nasal cavity-

The space located within the nose and nasal structures.

500

sagittal plane-

 A body plane that divides the body into right and left sides.

Ch.7.2 Body Planes, Direction and cavities key terms

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body cavities

Spaces within the body that contain and protect internal organs.

200

cranial cavity-

The space within the skull that contains the brain.

300

 Inferior-

Refers to body parts below other parts.

400

orbital cavity- 

The space that contains the eyes.

500

spinal cavity-

 The space within the vertebral column that contains the spinal cord.