Human Anatomy

Cranial

pertaining to the skull or cranium, which houses and protects the brain.

Vertebral

pertaining to the vertebrae, the individual bones that make up the spinal column.

Superior Mediastinum

the upper portion of the mediastinum, located above the heart and between the lungs, containing major blood vessels, trachea, and esophagus.

Pleural Cavity

the space between the layers of pleura surrounding the lungs, allowing for lung expansion and contraction.

Pericardial Cavity within the Mediastinum

the space that contains the heart, enclosed by the pericardium, providing a frictionless environment for heart movement.

Superficial

to the body surface, referring to structures or areas closer to the skin compared to deeper tissues or organs.

Deep

away from the body surface, referring to structures or areas further from the skin compared to superficial tissues or organs.

Trunk

Point of Attachment

Anatomical Position

the standard position of the body used as a reference point in anatomy, where the body stands erect, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms facing forward.

What is the function of body cavities?

Body cavities house and protect internal organs, allowing for movement and expansion during physiological processes such as digestion and respiration.

Homeostasis

the ability of the body to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.

Transverse Plane

a horizontal plane dividing the body into upper and lower parts.

Sagittal Plane

a vertical plane dividing the body into left and right parts.

Frontal (Cornal) Plane

a vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.

Anterior

refers to the front side of the body, in contrast to the posterior side.

Posterior

refers to the back side of the body, opposite of the anterior side.

Buccal

Cheek

Otic

Ear

Cervical

Neck

Orbial

Eyes

Cephalic

Forehead

Mental

Chin

Acromial

Shoulder

Sternal

Middle boob

Axillary

Armpit

Mammary

Nipple

Pectoral

Pec/Boob

Brachial

Bicep

Antecubital

Inner Elbow

Antebrachial

Forearm

Digial

Fingers

Carpal

Wrist

Palmar

Palm of Hand

Abdominal

Ab/Belly

Coxal

Hips

Umbilical

Belly Button

Inguinal

Panty-Line

Cubital

Elbow

Gluteal

Butt Cheek

Flank

Middle Back

Plantar

Back of foot

Sural

Calve

Sacral

Butt Crack

Lumbar

Lower Back

Vertebral

Upper Back

Genital

genital

Tarsal

Foot Wrist

Pedal

Top Foot

Patellar

Knee