first

transverse cut

divides the body into superior and inferior portions

frontal (coronal) plane

vertical plane dividing the body or structure into anterior and posterior portions

sagittal cut

separating left and right

Midsagittal plane

divides the body into equal right and left sides

oblique cut

diagonal cut

Superior

toward the head

Anterior

front of the body

Medial

Toward the midline of the body

Lateral

Away from the midline of the body

Inferior

away from the head

Posterior

toward the back

thoratic cavity

contains heart and lungs

abdominopelivic cavity

part of the lower ventral cavities consist of both the abdominal and pelvic cavities.

spinal cavity

located within the spinal column, surrounds and protects the spinal cord

Cranial

skull

Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment

Distal

away from the point of attachment

Brachial

upper arm

Patellar

kneecap

Cephalic

head

Gluteal

buttock

Popiteal

back of knee

plantar

sole of foot

Antebrachial

lower arm

superficial

near the surface

deep

Away from the body surface; more internal

pleural cavity

contains the lungs

ventral body cavity

contains all the structures within the chest and abdomen

Diaphram

Large, flat muscle at the bottom of the chest cavity that helps with breathing

dorsal body cavity

cranial cavity and vertebral cavity

abdominal cavity

Contains stomach, intestines, spleen, and liver, and other organs

pericardial cavity

contains the heart

cranial cavity

contains the brain

pelivic cavity

urinary bladder, reproductive organs, rectum and large intestine

Buccal

cheek area

Crural

lower leg

Inguinal

groin area

Orbital

eye cavity

Pectoral

pertaining to the chest

pedal

foot

Sternal

sternum

Umbilical

belly button

Axillary

armpit

Cervical

neck

Carpal

wrist

digital

fingers, toes

Nasal

nose

Otic

ear

integumentary system

Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail

skeletal system

Protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to support movement. Made up of bones and joints

Muscular System

Consists of skeletal muscles, tendons that connect muscles to bones, and ligaments that attach bones together to form joint

nervous system

the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.

endocrine system

the body's "slow" chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream

cardiovascular system

The transport system of the body responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients to the body and carrying away carbon dioxide and other wastes; composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

lymphatic system

Composed of a network of vessels, ducts, nodes, and organs. Provides defense against infection.

respiratory system

A system of organs, functioning in the process of gas exchange between the body and the environment, consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

digestive system

Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells.

urinary system

Eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body. Regulates water, electrolyte and acid-base balance of the blood.