ATI Science- Terms of direction Flashcards
1
Q
towards the head
A
cephalic
2
Q
towards tail/posterior
A
caudad
3
Q
divides body into right and left sections; runs parallel to midline of body
A
sagittal plane
4
Q
divides body into superior & inferior
A
transverse/horizontal
5
Q
divides body into anterior and posterior
A
coronal/frontal plane
6
Q
Which of the following body cavities is subdivided into the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
A
ventral
7
Q
elating to the front part of the body; towards the belly
A
ventral/anterior
8
Q
relating to the upper side or back of an animal, plant, or organ.
A
dorsal/posterior
