Ch. 7.2 key terms
What is abdominal cavity?
contains the stomach, small intestine, most of the large intestine, appendix, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen.
what is body planes?
imaginary lines drawn through the body at various parts to separate the body into sections.
what is Deep?
internal to indicate the structures are located away from the body surface.
what is Lateral?
body parts away from the midline
what is pelvic cavity?
contains the urinary bladder, the reproductive organs, and the last part of the large intestine.
what is abdominal regions?
divided into regions or sections
what is buccal cavity?
for the teeth and tongue
what is Distal?
body parts distant from the point of reference
what is Medial?
body parts close to the midline, or plane
what is Posterior?
body parts on the back of the body
What is Anterior?
body parts in front of a the plane, or in front of the body
what is Caudal?
body parts located near the sacral region of the spinal column (also known as the “tail”)
what is Dorsal?
Body parts on the back of the body
what is a midsagittal plane?
the midline of the body and divides the body into equal halves
what is Proximal?
body parts close to the point of reference
What is Bilateral?
affect both sides of the body
what is Cranial?
body parts located near the head
what is frontal (coronal) plane?
divides the body into a front section and a back section
what is Nasal cavity?
for the nose structures
what is Sagittal plane?
divides the body into left and right sections
What is body cavities?
spaces within the body that contain vital organs
what is cranial cavity?
cavity contains the brain
what is Inferior?
body parts below other parts
what is orbital cavity?
for the eyes
what is Spinal cavity?
contains the spinal cord