1. Terminology

2. The Language of Anatomy
Special terminology is used to prevent misunderstanding
The anatomical position refers to individual standing, facing forward, palms forward.
Exact terms are used for:
Position
Direction
Regions
Structures

3. Orientation & Directional Terms
Superior vs. Inferior
Above (toward the head) vs. Below (toward the lower body)
Anterior vs. Posterior
In front vs. behind
Medial vs. Lateral
Midline vs. toward the outer sides
Intermediate
Between 2 other structures

4. Orientation & Directional Terms
Proximal vs. Distal
Closer to a point of attachment compared to farther away from a point of attachment
Superficial vs. Deep
At or near the surface vs. more internal

5. Anterior Body Landmarks

6. Posterior Body Landmarks

7. Body Planes Sagittal plane Frontal (or coronal) plane Transverse plane
separates the left side from the right
Frontal (or coronal) plane
separates the front from the back
Transverse plane
separates the top from the bottom

8. Body Planes

13. Body Cavities
The ventral cavity contains the thoracic & abdominopelvic cavities, and are separated by the diaphragm.
Dorsal cavity contains the cranial and spinal cavities

14. Abdomino- pelvic Quadrants

15. NINE ABDOMINO-PELVIC REGIONS

16. Major Organs of Ventral Body Cavity