Body Regions, Directions, and Planes

Front

The upper midportion of the abdomen is called the __________ region.

Back

epigastric

Front

The thoracic cavity lies __________ the abdominopelvic cavity.

Back

superior to

Front

What is the term for the position of a body part that is closer to the head than another part?

Back

Superior

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the body into a left and right equal side?

Back

Midline

Front

What term describes a body part that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk?

Back

Distal

Front

What is the term for the position of a body part that is closer to the point of attachment or the trunk?

Back

Proximal

Front

The __________ plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.

Back

frontal (coronal) plane

Front

The __________ plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) sections.

Back

transverse plane

Front

The __________ plane divides the body into left and right sections.

Back

sagittal plane

Front

What term describes the position of a body part that is toward the back of the body?

Back

Dorsal (posterior)