1. Anatomy & Physiology Terms

2. Superior & Inferior
Superior = Above
Inferior = Below

3. Cranial, Rostral, & Caudal
Cranial – towards the head
Rostral – towards the nose
Caudal – towards the tail

4. Anterior & Posterior
Anterior – front side
Posterior – back side

5. Ventral & Dorsal
Ventral – front/belly side
Dorsal – back side

6. Medial, Lateral, Intermediate
Medial – towards the middle
Lateral – towards the outside
Intermediate – between the two

7. Proximal & Distal
Proximal – closer to
Distal – farther away from

8. Superficial & Deep
Superficial – near the surface
Deep – more inside

9. Body Planes
Sagittal/Median – divides the body into a left and right side

10. Frontal Plane – divides the body into dorsal and ventral sides

11. Transverse Plane – divides body into cranial and caudal sides

14. Body Cavities
Fluid-filled, membrane-lined spaces in the body

15. Cranial cavity – contains brain
Dorsal cavity
Cranial cavity – contains brain
Vertebral cavity – contains spinal cord
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16. Ventral cavity
Thoracic cavity
Pleural cavities – contain lungs
Mediastinum - between lungs and heart
Pericardial cavity – contains heart
Abdominopelvic cavity
Abdominal cavity – contains most digestive organs
Pelvic cavity – contains bladder and reproductive organs