Human Body Systems: Language of Anatomy

Human Body Systems #1 Mini Quiz

Anterior

Anterior

Front of the body

(aka Ventral)

Posterior

Back of the body

(aka Dorsal)

Inferior

Low/lower position of the body.

ex~ The feet (Caudal) are the most inferior.

Superior

High/higher position of the body.

ex~ The head (Cranial) is the most superior.

Medial

Closer to the midline of the body.

Lateral

Away from the midline of the body.

(side of the body)

Distal

Away from the trunk; far from the origin of attachment.

ex~ The hand is distal to the elbow.

Proximal

Closer to the trunk; close to the origin of attachment.

ex~ The knee is proximal to the hip.

Superficial

Toward the surface of the body; away from the inside.

ex~ The skin is a superficial organ.

Deep

Toward the inside of the body; away from the surface.

ex~ The thigh muscles are deep to the skin.

Ventral

Along (toward) the belly.

(aka anterior)

ex~ The naval is on the ventral surface.

Dorsal

The back or upper side of the body.

(aka posterior)

ex~ The dorsal side of a human hand is the back of the hand.

Prone

Lying face down position.

Supine

Lying face up position.

Bilateral

Pertaining the both sides of the body.

Unilateral

Pertaining the one side of the body.

Coronal

A plane that divides the body into anterior & posterior parts.

Sagittal Plane (Mid-Sagittal Plane)

A plane that divides the body into left & right parts (longitudinal).

Transverse Plane (Axial Plane)

A plane that divides the body into superior & inferior parts (horizontal).

Median Plane

A plane that divides the body into equal symmetrical halves.

Abdominal Cavity Region

belly region

Antecubital Cavity Region

inside of the elbow region.

Axillary Cavity Region

armpit region.

Brachial Cavity Region

arm region.

Buccal Cavity Region

inner cheek region.

Calcaneal Cavity Region

heel (of a foot) region.

Carpal Cavity Region

wrist region.

Cephalic Cavity Region

head region.

Cervical Cavity Region

neck region.

Coxal Cavity Region

hip region.

Digital Cavity Region

fingers & toes.

Femoral Cavity Region

thigh region.

Gluteal Cavity Region

buttocks region.

Inguinal Cavity Region

genital region.

Lumbar Cavity Region

lower back region.

Nasal Cavity Region

nose region.

Occipital Cavity Region

back of the head (neck) region.

Olecranal Cavity Region

elbow region.

Oral Cavity Region

mouth region.

Orbital Cavity Region

eye region.

Patellar Cavity Region

knee region.

Pelvic Cavity Region

pelvis region.

Popliteal Cavity Region

back of the knee region.

Sacral Cavity Region

tailbone region

Scapular Cavity Region

shoulder blade region.

Sternal Cavity Region

breast bone region.

Tarsal Cavity Region

ankle region.

Thoracic Cavity Region

chest region.

Umbilical Cavity Region

belly button region.

Vertebral Cavity Region

backbone region.

Cranial Cavity

Located inside the skull. Protects the brain/cranium.

Dorsal body Cavity

Located along the posterior (back) side of the body.

• It is divided into two main cavities: cranial cavity and vertebral cavity.

• Cranial cavity houses the brain, while vertebral cavity contains the spinal cord.

• These cavities are protected by bones: skull for cranial cavity and vertebrae for vertebral cavity.

• Dorsal body cavity plays a crucial role in protecting and supporting the central nervous system.

• It allows for the proper functioning and coordination of various body systems.

Pelvic Cavity

Located in the lower part of the abdominal cavity. Contains reproductive organs, urinary bladder, rectum.

Ventral body Cavity

Located in the front of the body, containing the heart, lungs, and intestines.

Thoracic Cavity

Located in the upper body and contains the heart, lungs, and other vital organs.

Vertebral Cavity

Located in the posterior ventral region. Contains spinal cord.

Abdominal Cavity

Located in belly region. Contains stomach, liver, and intestines.

Abdomino-pelvic Cavity

Located lower belly region (abdomen & pelvis). Contains stomach, liver, intestines, bladder, & reproductive organs.