Human Physiology Body Orientation and Direction; Body Planes and Sections; and Body Cavities
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vertical, divides the body into right and left parts that are unequal
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sagittal plane
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What is the name for a plane that runs horizontally and divides the body into superior and inferior parts?
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Transverse
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divides the body into anterior and posterior parts
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coronal plane
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Above This term refers to placement of a structure along the long axis of the body.
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Superior
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Below This term refers to placement of a structure along the long axis of the body.
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Inferior
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Front
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Anterior
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Back
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Posterior
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Toward the midline
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Medial
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Away from the midline or median plane
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Lateral
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Nearer the trunk or attached end Primarily used to locate various areas of the body limbs.
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Proximal
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Farther from the trunk or point of attachment Primarily used to locate various areas of the body limbs.
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Distal
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Backside
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Dorsal
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Belly side
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Ventral
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Toward Front
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Rostral
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head of body
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Cranial
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Toward the tail
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Caudal
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Cranial and Spinal Cavities Toward Back
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Posterior
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Thoracic and Abdominal Toward Front
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Ventral
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Superior to Diaphragm
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Thoracic
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Surrounding each lung
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Pleural
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divides lungs into 2 cavities
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Mediastinum
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contains heart
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Pericardial
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pelvic and abdominal
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Abdominopelvic Cavity
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excretory and reproductive
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Pelvic
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digestive organs
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Abdominal
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inside body
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