Anatomy and Sections of the Body

Front

Cross-section

Back

A cut made perpendicular to the long axis of a structure.

Front

Oblique section

Back

A cut made at an angle that is not 90 degrees to the long axis.

Front

Longitudinal section

Back

A cut made parallel to the long axis of a structure.

Front

Right Upper Quadrant

Back

Contains the liver and gallbladder.

Front

Left Upper Quadrant

Back

Contains the stomach and spleen.

Front

Right Lower Quadrant

Back

Contains the appendix and part of the intestines.

Front

Left Lower Quadrant

Back

Contains part of the intestines and reproductive organs.