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Structural Organization of Body Flashcards

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Directional Terms

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refer to location of a structure or the relative position of a body part to another one

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Anatomical Position

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The body is facing forward, standing erect, feet parallel, holding arms at side with palms facing forward. Always assume you are in this position unless otherwise noted

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Anterior

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On the front of the body

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Posterior

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On the back of body

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Ventral

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On the front of body

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Dorsal

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On the back of body

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Cranial

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Refers to head

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Caudal

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Refers to the tail or tailbone

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Superior

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Refers to the head, top, or upper body/section

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Inferior

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Refers to the tail, bottom, or lower body/section

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Medial

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Refers to the middle

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Leteral

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Refers to the side

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Proximal

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Refers to nearest to the point of reference

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Distal

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Refers to farthest from the point of reference

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Superficial

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On or near the surface

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Deep

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On the inside

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Planes

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An imaginary line that divides the body or an organ into sections

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Sagittal

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Divides the body into right and left sides (mid-sagittal divides the body into equal halves)

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Frontal ( can also be called coronal )

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Divides the body into anterior and posterior sections

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Transeverse

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Divides the body into top and bottom section

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Body Cavities

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Spaces within the body that contain and protect organs

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Abdominal

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Contains the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, large and small intestines, and the appendix

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Cranial

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Contains the brain

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Dorsal

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Contains the brain and spinal cord

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Pelvic

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Contains the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and rectum

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Spinal

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Contains the spinal cord

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Thoracic

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Contains the heart, lungs, bronchi, trachea, esophagus, and thymus gland

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Abdominal Quadrants

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Four subdivisions used to reference abdominal organs

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RUQ, RLQ, LUQ, LLQ

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Right Upper Quadrant, Right Lower Quadrant, Left Upper Quadrant, Left Lower Quadrant

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Abdominal/Pelvic Regions

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Subdivisions of the combined abdominal and pelvic cavities

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Epigastric

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The area just below the sternum

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Umbilical

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The area around the navel or umbilicus

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Hypogastric

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The area just below the stomach; the pubic area

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Hypochondriac

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The area just below the ribs

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Iliac/Inguinal

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The area to the right and left of the pubic area; also known as the inguinal area

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Lumbar

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The area on each side of the umbilicus; extends from anterior to posterior

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