Describing the Human Body
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Sagittal Plane
Divides the body into right and left halves.
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Frontal Plane
Divides the body into front and back halves.
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Transverse Plane
Divides the body into top and bottom halves.
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Superior
Above in relation to another body part.
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Inferior
Below in relation to another body part.
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Anterior
Toward the front of the body.
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Posterior
Toward the back of the body.
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Medial
Toward the midline of the body.
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Lateral
Away from the midline of the body.
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Proximal
Closer to the origin of a body part.
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Distal
Away from the trunk of the body.
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Superficial
Toward the surface of the body.
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Deep
Away from the surface of the body.
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Cephalic Region
The head region of the body.
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Cervical Region
The neck region of the body.
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Cranial Region
The region that houses the brain.
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Frontal Region
The forehead region.
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Occipital Region
The back of the head.
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Oral Region
The mouth area.
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Orbital Region
The eye area.
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Axillary Region
The armpit area.
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Deltoid Region
The shoulder area.
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Pectoral Region
The chest area.
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Abdominal Region
The area of the abdomen.
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Gluteal Region
The buttocks area.
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Lumbar Region
The lower back area.
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Pelvic Region
The area around the pelvis.
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Pubic Region
The area around the pubis.
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Sacral Region
The area at the base of the spine.
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Antebrachial Region
The forearm area.
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Antecubital Region
The front of the elbow.
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Brachial Region
The upper arm area.
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Carpal Region
The wrist region.
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Digital Region
The fingers or toes area.
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Crural Region
The leg region.
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Femoral Region
The thigh area.
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Patellar Region
The kneecap area.
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Pedal Region
The foot area.
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Plantar Region
The sole of the foot.
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Popliteal Region
The back of the knee.
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Sural Region
The calf area.
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Tarsal Region
The ankle region.
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Posterior Body Cavity
Includes cranial and spinal cavities.
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Anterior Body Cavity
Includes thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
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Smaller Cavities
Include oral, nasal, orbital, middle ear, and pleural cavities.
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