Body Positions, Planes, and Cavities

Question 1

right upper quadrant (RUQ)

Answer 1

the abdominal quadrant that contains the liver (right lobe), gallbladder, part of the pancreas, and portions of the small and large intestines.

Question 2

right lower quadrant (RLQ)

Answer 2

the abdominal quadrant that contains parts of the small and large intestines; the right ovary, right fallopian tube, and the right side of the uterus in females; the right ureter; the right side of the bladder; and the right side of the reproductive organs in males

Question 3

spinal cavity

Answer 3

the portion of the dorsal cavity that is located within the spinal column; protects the spinal cord

Question 4

left lower quadrant (LLQ)

Answer 4

the abdominal quadrant that contains parts of the small and large intestines; the left ovary, left fallopian tube, and left side of the uterus in females; the left side of the bladder; and the left side of the reproductive organs in males

Question 5

Pelvic cavity

Answer 5

The portion of the ventral cavity that protects the urinary bladder, urethra, portions of the large intestine, and the reproductive organs

Question 6

posterior

Answer 6

an anatomical term of location that describes the end, or rear, of the body

Question 7

body cavity

Answer 7

a space within the body that contains and protects internal organs and other body structure

Question 8

Lateral

Answer 8

(1) An anatomical term of location that describes being located near the side of the body, or farther from the midline of the body; (2) The body position of lying on the right or left side.

Question 9

hypogastric region

Answer 9

the abdominal region below the umbilical region; also called the pelvic region

Question 10

sagittal plane

Answer 10

the vertical plane that divides the body into unequal left and right sections

Question 11

distal

Answer 11

an anatomical therm of location that describes being located away from a point of origin.

Question 12

anterior

Answer 12

an anatomical term of location that describes the “head end” of the front of the body.

Question 13

cranial cavity

Answer 13

the portion of dorsal cavity that is located within the skull ;protects the brain

Question 14

sim’s position

Answer 14

the body position of lying on the side with the hip and knee straight , and the other hip and knee bent or flexed.

Question 15

Epigastric region

Answer 15

The abdominal region above the stomach

Question 16

erect

Answer 16

the normal standing body position

Question 17

ventral

Answer 17

an anatomical term location that describes the “belly” side of the front of the body

Question 18

fowler’s position

Answer 18

a semi-sitting body position

Question 19

Dorsal cavity

Answer 19

The body cavity that protects the organs and tissues within the back side of the body

Question 20

diaphragm

Answer 20

a large muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and which is used in breathing

Question 21

cephalic

Answer 21

an anatomical term of location that describes being related to the cranium or being situated near the head.

Question 22

dorsal

Answer 22

an anatomical term of location that describes the back of the body or the spinal column.

Question 23

proximal

Answer 23

an anatomical term of location that describes being located near a point of origin

Question 24

Midsagittal plane

Answer 24

The vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves

Question 25

right and left hypochondriac regions

Answer 25

the abdominal regions compromising the upper part of the abdomen on both sides of the epigastric region and beneath the cartilage of the lower ribs

Question 26

Knee-chest

Answer 26

The body position of lying facedown with knees bent while resting on the knees and chest.

Question 27

abdominal cavity

Answer 27

the portion of the ventral cavity that protects the stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas and parts of the large intestine

Question 28

prone

Answer 28

the body position of lying flat with the face down

Question 29

Quadrants

Answer 29

The four nonspecific areas of the abdominopelvic cavity; divided by two imaginary lines that intersect at the belly button

Question 30

right and left iliac regions

Answer 30

the abdominal regions compromising the lower part of the abdomen, starting between the iliac crests; also called the inguinal regions

Question 31

thoracic cavity

Answer 31

the portion of the ventral cavity that protects the heart, lungs, esophagus, and major blood vessels of the chest; also called the chest cavity

Question 32

superior

Answer 32

an anatomical term of location that describes being located closer to the top of the head in relation to a specific reference point on the body

Question 33

Medical

Answer 33

an anatomical term of the location that describes being located by near the midline or center , of the body

Question 34

anatomical planes

Answer 34

imaginary, flat sections that are visualized on various parts of the body; are used as reference points for describing anatomical location, position, and directional movement

Question 35

anatomical position

Answer 35

a body position in which a person stands upright with the head and feet facing forward, the arms at the sides, and the palms of the hands facing forward