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.