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Anatomy & Physiology: Body Planes, Terms, Surface Anatomy, Cavities, and Quadrants

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  • Median or Mid-sagittal plane
    A sagittal plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves.
  • Para-sagittal planes
    Sagittal planes parallel to the median plane but do not divide the body into equal halves.
  • Coronal or Mid-Frontal plane
    A frontal plane that divides the body into equal anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.
  • Para-frontal planes
    Frontal planes parallel to the mid-frontal plane but do not divide the body into equal parts.
  • Transverse (Horizontal) plane
    A plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.
  • Anatomical position
    Body standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides with palms facing forward.
  • Anterior (ventral)
    Refers to the front or belly side of the body.
  • Posterior (dorsal)
    Refers to the back side of the body.
  • Superior (cephalic or cranial)
    Toward the head or upper part of the body.
  • Inferior (caudal)
    Away from the head, toward the lower part of the body.
  • Medial
    Toward the midline of the body.
  • Lateral
    Away from the midline of the body.
  • Intermediate
    Between a more medial and a more lateral structure.
  • Bilateral
    Present on both sides of the body.
  • Proximal
    Closer to the origin or point of attachment of a limb to the trunk.
  • Distal
    Farther from the origin or point of attachment of a limb to the trunk.
  • Superficial (external)
    Toward or on the surface of the body.
  • Deep (internal)
    Away from the surface, more internal.
  • Supine
    Body lying face up.
  • Prone
    Body lying face down.
  • Orbital region
    The area around the eyes.
  • Buccal region
    The cheek area.
  • Otic region
    The ear area.
  • Oral region
    The mouth area.
  • Nasal region
    The nose area.
  • Frontal region
    The forehead area.
  • Mental region
    The chin area.
  • Cranial cavity
    The dorsal cavity that houses the brain.
  • Spinal cavity
    The dorsal cavity that encloses the spinal cord.
  • Thoracic cavity
    The ventral cavity containing the lungs and heart.
  • Pleural cavity
    The space surrounding each lung within the thoracic cavity.
  • Mediastinum
    The central compartment of the thoracic cavity containing the heart, trachea, and esophagus.
  • Pericardial cavity
    The space within the mediastinum that surrounds the heart.
  • Abdominopelvic cavity
    The ventral cavity below the diaphragm, subdivided into abdominal and pelvic cavities.
  • Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
    Abdominal quadrant containing the liver, gallbladder, and part of the pancreas.
  • Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
    Abdominal quadrant containing the stomach, spleen, and part of the pancreas.
  • Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
    Abdominal quadrant containing the appendix and parts of the intestines.
  • Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)
    Abdominal quadrant containing parts of the intestines and reproductive organs.