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