Ch 7.2 Body Planes, Directions and Cavities Key Terms
Anterior
also called ventral, these are body parts located at the front of the body
Bilateral
Where a condition affects both sides of the body
Body cavities
Spaces in the body that contain vital organs
Body planes
Imaginary lines drawn through the body at various points to separate the body parts into sections
Deep
Internal, indicates structures located away from the body surface
Distal
Used to describe the location of extremities (arms/legs)
Dorsal
One long continuous cavity located in the back of the body
Inferior
Body parts below another body part
Superior
Body parts above another body part
Medial
Body parts close to the midline
Lateral
Body parts away from the midline
Buccal cavity
Consists of the mouth, teeth, and tongue
Cranial
Body parts located near the head
Caudal
Sacral region of the spine and also called the tail
Abdominal regions
The abdominal cavity is so large that it is divided into 9 regions.
Anterior
also called ventral, these are body parts located at the front of the body
Posterior
Body parts on the back
Body parts close to point of reference
Unilateral
Conditions only affecting one side of the body
Ventral
Front of the body
Ventral Cavities
Vital parts of the body in the front of the body
Frontal (coronal) plane
Divides the body into a front and back section
midsagittal plane
Divides the body into EQUAL left and right planes
Pelvic cavity
Contains urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and last part of the large intestine
Superficial
Terms relating to structures within the body