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transverse plane

an imaginary flat line that divides the body into top (superior) and bottom (inferior) halves

longitudinal plane

vertically oriented anatomical planes that run up and down along the long axis of the body

sagittal plane

The body or organ is divided into right and left portion.

Midsagittal

plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves.

Parasagittal plane

the body or organ is divided into unequal portions

Anatomical Position

body is erect (standing)

eyes directed forward

palms are supine (facing forward)

feet are flat on the floor

Superior

Above (towards head)

Inferior

Below

Cephalic

Interchange with superior

Caudal

Inferior in humans

Anterior

Towards Front

Posterior

Away from front

Ventral

Bellyside

Dorsal

Backside

Proximal

Usually used in reference to arms and legs (with point of attachment):

Close to origin

Distal

Away from organ

Medial

Close to midline

Lateral

Away from midline

Intermediate

Lying between 2 other structures

Afferent

Moving into origin of importance

Efferent

Moving out of organ of importance

Parietal

Outer wall

Visceral

Inner wall- pertaining to membrane

Superficial

Towards surface

Deep

Away from surface

Dorsal Cavity

hold the central nervous system

Ventral Cavity

It is a very large cavity that holds most of the other body organs

thoracic cavity

protects vital organs like the heart and lungs

abdominal cavity

the largest hollow space in the human body located below the chest and above the pelvis

Pelvic cavity

bowl-shaped body space enclosed by the hip bones that sits below the abdominal cavity