combining forms
cephal/o
head
a vertical plane that runs from side to side; it slices the body into anterior and posterior portions
frontal or coronal plane
pertaining to the front side of the body
anterior
pertaining to the abdomen
abdominal
show me where the right hypochondriac region is
upper right corner of abdomen
cubit/o
which division of the abdomniopelvic cavity is the colon in?
pertaining to farthest away from beginning of a structure
distal
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
pertaining to the groin
inguinal
where is the umbilical region?
middle
gastr/o
stomach
also a vertical plane but runs from front to back; it slices the body into left and right portions.
Sagittal plane
prone
term meaning to lie face down
cranial
pertaining to the skull
left lumbar region
left middle
skull
crani/o
Where is the bladder located?
Midline area
term meaning nearer the surface
superficial
a phrase used to refer to the entire arm
upper extremity
right iliac region
lower right
eye socket
orbit/o
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
only horizontal plane; slices the body into upper and lower portions
Transverse plane
proximal
a term meaning the sole of the foot
plantar
hypogastric region
lower middle