Body cavities and directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
Proximal and distal
A
distance of the arms and legs from the trunk of the body (vertical)
2
Q
Anterior
A
front of body
3
Q
Posterior
A
back of body
4
Q
medial and lateral
A
horizontal distance from the center of the body
5
Q
superior and inferior
A
top and bottom length wise
6
Q
Cranial cavity
A
brain and skull
7
Q
thoracic cavity
A
chest, lugs, and heart
8
Q
ventral cavity
A
thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities
9
Q
dorsal cavity
A
cranial, and spinal cord
10
Q
abdominal cavity
A
separated into four quadrants and six regions
11
Q
sagital plane
A
separates left and right
12
Q
frontal plane
A
separates front and back
13
Q
transverse plane
A
separates top and bottom
