Ch 1.2 Gross Anatomy Flashcards
Sagittal plane extends vertically and divides body onto?
Left and right part.
What is a specific sagittal plane that lies exactly in the midline?
Medial plane or midsagittal plane.
Which plane divides body onto anterior and posterior parts?
A frontal (coronal) plane.
A transverse (horizontal) plane runs from right to left and divides body onto?
Superior and inferior parts.
The definition of orientation term superior (cranial)?
Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or body; above.
The definition of orientation term inferior?
Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below.
The definition of orientation term medial?
Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of.
The definition of orientation term lateral?
Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of.
The definition of orientation term proximal?
Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.
The definition of orientation term distal?
Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.
The definition of orientation term ipsilateral?
On the same side.
The definition of orientation term contralateral?
On opposite sides.
The definition of orientation term anterior (ventral)?
Toward or at the front of the body; in front of.
The definition of orientation term posterior (dorsal)?
Toward or at the back of the body; behind.
The definition of orientation term superficial (external)?
Toward or at the body surface.
What are 7 body cavities?
- cranial cavity
- vertebral cavity
- superior mediastinum
- pleural cavity
- pericardial cavity (within the mediastinum)
- abdominal cavity
- pelvic cavity
