Anatomical Directions
Upright facing foward with arms to side and thumbs out
Anatomical position
Sagittal
divides body into left and right
Cranial Cavity contains what organ
Brain
skin hair and nails
Integumentary
breaks down food, absorbs nutrients and eliminates waste
Digestive
Superior
Above
divides body into anterior and posterior portions
Frontal
spinal cord is in what cavity
spinal/verebral
carries electrical signals throughout the body to control thoughts and responses
Nervous
filters blood and removes waste by producing and excreting urine
Urinary
posterior
behind
Lateral
side
Lungs, heart are included in what cavity
thoracic
Exchange of O2 and CO2 between body and atomsphere
Respiratory
kidneys, bladder are part of what system
Urinary
Medial
towards midline or middle
Superfical
towards skin
Pelvic
Transports of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products
Cardiovascular
causes movements by contracting and relaxing muscles
Muscular
In front
anterior
divides body into superior and inferior sections
Transverse
stomach, spleen, liver are included in what body cavtity
Abdominal
Prevents and minimizes infection
Immune/Lymphatic
CNS, PNS