Anatomical Terminology Review

Front

Houses the visceral organs.

Back

Ventral cavity

Front

Divides the body into left and right sections.

Back

Sagittal

Front

The membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord.

Back

Meninges

Front

The skin.

Back

Cutaneous Membrane

Front

Divides the body into superior and inferior sections.

Back

Transverse

Front

Also known as "coronal".

Back

Frontal

Front

Holds the eyes. Options: Synovial cavities, Ventral cavity, Dorsal cavity, Orbital cavities

Back

Orbital cavities

Front

Houses the fragile organs of the nervous system.

Back

Dorsal cavity

Front

Refers to the limbs of the body. Options: Axial, Appendicular, Frontal, Synovial

Back

Appendicular

Front

Divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.

Back

Frontal