Body Positions, Planes, and Cavities Flashcards
thoracic cavity
the portion of the ventral cavity that protects the heart, lungs, esophagus, and major blood vessels of the chest; also called the chest cavity.
right upper quadrant (RUQ)
the abdominal quadrant that contains the liver (right lobe), gallbladder, part of the pancreas, and portions of the small and large intestines.
right and left iliac regions
the abdominal regions comprising the lower part of the abdomen, starting between the iliac crests; also called the inguinal regions
Prone
The body position of lying flat with the face down.
knee-chest
the body position of lying facedown with knees bent while resting on the knees and chest
erect
the normal standing body position
transverse plane
the horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections
anatomic position
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 hand facing forward
frontal plane
a vertical plane that divides the body into the front and back sections ; also called the coronal plane
abdominal cavity
the portion of the ventral cavity that protects the stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, and parts of the large intestine
anatomic planes
imaginary, flat sections that are visualized on various parts of the body ; are used as reference points for describing anatomical location,position, and directional movment
ventral
an anatomical term of location that describes the “belly” side of the front of the body
inferior
an anatomical term of location that describes being located closer to the soles of the feet in relation to a specific reference point on the body
supine
the body position of lying flat with the face up
sims’ position
the body position of lying on the side with the hip and knee bent or flexed
superior
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.
Fowler’s position
a semi-sitting body position
dorsal
an anatomical term of location that describes the back of the body or the spinal column
distal
an anatomical term of location that describes being located away from a point of origin
lateral
an anatomical term of location that describes being located near the side of the body, or farther from the midline of the body; The body podition of lying on the right or left side
medial
an anatomical term of location that describes being located near the midline, or center, of the body
midsagittal plane
the vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves
Posterior
An anatomical term of location that describes the tail end, or rear, of the body.
Anterior
An anatomical term of location that describes the “head end” of the front of the body.
Cephalic
An anatomical term of location that describes being related to the cranium or being situated near the head.
left lower quadrant (LLQ)
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 ureter; the left side of the bladder; and the left side of the reproductive organs in males
pelvic cavity
The portion of the ventral cavity that protects the urinary bladder, urethra, portions of the large intestine, and the reproductive organs
quadrants
the four nonspecific areas of the abdominopelvic cavity; divided by two imaginary lines that intersect at the belly button
spinal cavity
the portions of the dorsal cavity that is located within the spinal column’ protects the spinal cord .
proximal
an anatomical term of location that describes being located near a point of origin.
sagittal plane
the vertical plane that divides the body into unequal left and right sections.
ventral cavity
the body cavity that protects the organs and tissues within the front side of the body.
umbilical region
the abdominal region surrounding the umbilicus, belly button.
hypogastric region
the abdominal region below the umbilical region; also called the pelvic region
right and left hypochondriac regions
the abdominal regions comprising the upper part of the abdomen on both sides of the epigastric region and beneath the cartilage of the lower ribs
Left upper quadrant (LUQ)
the abdominal quadrant that contains the liver (left lobe), stomach, spleen, part of the pancreas, and parts of the small and large intestines
right and left lumbar regions
the abdominal regions of the back lateral to the lumbar spine (Lower back)
right lower quadrant (RLQ)
the abdominal quadrant that contains parts of the small and large intestines; the right ovary,right fallopian tube, and 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
Dorsal Cavity
The body cavity that protects the organs and tissues within the back side of the body
Epigastric region
The abdominal region above the stomach
Cranial Cavity
The portion of the dorsal cavity that is located within the skull;protects the brain
Diaphragm
A large muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and which is used in breathing
