Directional Terms
Above
Superior
This cavity contains the stomach, intestines, liver, and bladder.
Abdominopelvic cavity
Forehead
frontal
Organ system that contains the stomach, intestines, and esophagus.
Digestive system
Contains the stomach
Epigastric
anterior
This body cavity contains the lungs and hearts
Thoracic cavity
Forearm
Antebrachial
Organ system containing the hearth, veins, arteries, and capillaries.
Cardiovascular system
Contains the appendix
right iliac (inguinal) region
Closer to the midline of the body
Plane separating the body into anterior and posterior
frontal plane
Hips
Coxal
Organ system that regulates and releases hormones.
Endocrine system
What superficial structure is in the umbilical region
naval or bellybutton
The elbow is _____ to the shoulder
distal
Separating the body into inferior and superior
Transverse plane
Elbow
Olecranon
Provides structure and a framework for the body
Skeletal system
Region containing the liver
right hypochondriac region
The integumentary system is _______ to the skeletal system
superficial
Separating the body into EQUAL left and right halves
Midsagittal
Popliteal
Filters blood to remove waste
urinary or excretory system
Kidneys are found in the left and right _______________ region
lumbar