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

A type of muscle that surrounds the heart.

A fluid-filled sac that cushions joints.

A network of nerves that controls body movements.

The vertical plane that divides the body into unequal left and right sections.

The horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections.

The plane that divides the body into equal left and right sections.

The plane that divides the body into front and back sections.

The abdominal regions comprising the lower part of the abdomen, starting between the iliac crests; also called the inguinal regions.

The areas located in the upper part of the abdomen, near the diaphragm.

Regions associated with the lower back and lumbar spine.

The sections of the abdomen that are primarily involved in digestion.

The body position of lying flat with the face up.

The body position of lying flat with the face down.

The body position of sitting upright.

The body position of standing straight.

The body position of lying on the side with the hip and knee straight, and the other hip and knee bent or flexed.

The position of lying flat on the back with arms at the sides.

The position of sitting upright with legs extended straight.

The position of lying on the stomach with arms extended forward.

A semi-sitting position with the head of the bed elevated 15-30 degrees and the knees raised slightly.

A lying flat position with the head and feet at the same level.

A sitting position with the knees bent at a 90-degree angle.

A standing position with the back straight and arms at the sides.

The abdominal region below the umbilical region; also called the pelvic region.

The area above the umbilical region; often referred to as the thoracic region.

The region located on the left side of the abdomen; known as the left lumbar region.

The uppermost part of the abdomen; commonly called the epigastric region.

A sitting position with the head of the bed elevated 75-90 degrees and the knees raised slightly.

A lying position with the head of the bed flat and the legs extended.

A sitting position with the head of the bed elevated 30-45 degrees and the legs straight.

A standing position with the back straight and feet together.

An anatomical term of location that describes being located closer to the bottom of the feet in relation to a specific reference point on the body.

An anatomical term of location that describes being located closer to the top of the head in relation to a specific reference point on the body.

An anatomical term of location that describes being located further away from the midline of the body.

An anatomical term of location that describes being located closer to the front of the body.

The portion of the dorsal cavity that is located within the spinal column; protects the spinal cord.

A hollow space in the skull that houses the brain.

The area surrounding the heart that protects it from injury.

The section of the vertebral column that supports the ribs.

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

A space in the body that contains the heart and lungs.

The area of the body that houses the digestive organs.

The cavity that contains the spinal cord.

An anatomical term of location that describes being located near a point of origin.

An anatomical term that refers to a position further from the center of the body.

An anatomical term that describes a position towards the back of the body.

An anatomical term that indicates a position on the opposite side of the body.

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

The area that contains the heart and lungs.

The space that houses the brain and spinal cord.

The section of the body responsible for digestion and absorption of nutrients.

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

A term used to describe the back of the body.

A term that refers to the lower part of the body.

A term that indicates a position away from the midline.

The abdominal quadrant that contains the liver (left lobe), stomach, spleen, part of the pancreas, and parts of the small and large intestines.

The abdominal quadrant that contains the appendix, cecum, and part of the small intestine.

The abdominal quadrant that contains the gallbladder, liver (right lobe), and part of the stomach.

The abdominal quadrant that contains the bladder, reproductive organs, and part of the large intestine.

The body position of lying facedown with knees bent while resting on the knees and chest.

A sitting position with the legs crossed and back straight.

Lying on the back with legs extended straight and arms at the sides.

A standing position with feet shoulder-width apart and arms raised overhead.

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

An anatomical term that refers to the front or belly side of the body.

An anatomical term that describes the upper part of the body or head.

An anatomical term that indicates a position away from the midline of the body.

An anatomical term of location that describes being located closer to the soles of the feet in relation to a specific reference point on the body.

An anatomical term that refers to being located closer to the head than a specific reference point on the body.

An anatomical term that describes a position further away from the midline of the body.

An anatomical term that indicates a position towards the front of the body.

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.

Solid structures that provide support and shape to the body.

Curved surfaces that define the boundaries of different organs.

Dynamic movements that occur within the joints of the body.