Basic of the Body

Front

abdominal cavity

Back

The portion of the ventral cavity that protects the stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, and parts of the large intestine.

Front

anatomical planes

Back

Imaginary, flat sections that are visualized on various parts of the body; are used as reference points for describing anatomical location, position, and directional movement.

Front

anatomical position

Back

A body position in which a person stands upright with the head and feet facing forward, the arms at the sides, and the palms of the hands facing forward.

Front

anatomy

Back

The study of the structures of the body.

Front

anterior

Back

An anatomical term of location that describes the 'head end' of the front of the body.

Front

body cavity

Back

A space within the body that contains and protects internal organs and other body structures.

Front

caudal

Back

An anatomical term of location that describes being related to, or situated near, the tail or inferior end of the body.

Front

cephalic

Back

An anatomical term of location that describes being related to the cranium or being situated near the head.

Front

cranial cavity

Back

The portion of the dorsal cavity that is located within the skull; protects the brain.

Front

diaphragm

Back

A large muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity; is used in breathing.