Anatomy

Axial

Central part of the body, includes head, neck, and trunk.

Appendicular

Limbs and structures attached to the axial skeleton.

Cranial

Toward the head.

Caudal

Toward the tail or lower body.

Abdominopelvic cavity

Body cavity that contains abdominal and pelvic organs.

Pelvic cavity

Part of abdominopelvic cavity containing bladder, reproductive organs, and rectum.

Thoracic cavity

Cavity in the chest, contains lungs and heart.

Mediastinum

Central part of thoracic cavity, contains heart, trachea, esophagus, thymus.

Pleural cavity

Cavity surrounding each lung.

Dorsal cavity

Body cavity on the back, contains cranial and vertebral cavities.

Cranial cavity

Space inside the skull, holds the brain.

Viscera

Internal organs within body cavities.

Serous membrane

Thin tissue lining cavities and covering organs, reduces friction.

Pleural membrane

Serous membrane around lungs.

Pericardial membrane

Serous membrane around the heart.

Peritoneal membrane

Serous membrane lining abdominopelvic cavity.

Otic

Relating to the ear.

Pedal

Relating to the foot.

Tarsal

Relating to the ankle.

Carpal

Relating to the wrist.

Umbilical

Relating to the navel (belly button).

Palmar

Relating to the palm of the hand.

Digital

Relating to the fingers or toes.

Cubital

Relating to the elbow.

Antecubital

Front of the elbow.

Lumbar

Lower back region.

Occipital

Back of the head.

Nasal

Relating to the nose.

Oral

Relating to the mouth.

Pectoral

Chest region.

Sternal

Middle of the chest, over the sternum.

Frontal

Forehead region.

Brachial

Arm region.

Patellar

Front of the knee.

Genital

Reproductive area.

Plantar

Sole of the foot.

Femoral

Thigh region.

Sacral

Area between hips, at base of spine.