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pertaining to the central part of the body, the head and trunk

pertaining to the head

pertaining to the portion of the skull surrounding the brain

pertaining to the face

pertaining to the forehead

pertaining to the eye

pertaining to the ear

pertaining to the nose

pertaining to the cheek

pertaining to the mouth

pertaining to the chin

pertaining to the back of head

pertaining to the neck

pertaining to the chest

pertaining to the breast bone

pertaining to the chest

pertaining to the breast

pertaining to the abdomen

pertaining to the navel

pertaining to the hip

pertaining to the pelvis

pertaining to the genital area

pertaining to the back

pertaining to the shoulder blade region

pertaining to the spinal column

pertaining to the area of the back between the lowest rib and buttocks

pertaining to the extremities or limbs

pertaining to the highest point of the shoulder

pertaining to the armpit

pertaining to the arm

pertaining to the anterior (front) surface of the elbow

pertaining to the posterior (back) surface of the elbow

pertaining to the forearm

pertaining to the wrist

pertaining to the hand

pertaining to the palm of the hand

pertaining to the digits (fingers and toes)

pertaining to the groin where the thigh attaches to the pelvis

pertaining to the buttocks

pertaining to the thigh

pertaining to the anterior (front) surface of the knee

pertaining to the posterior (back) surface of the knee

pertaining to the anterior (front) surface of the leg

pertaining to the lateral side of the leg

pertaining to the posterior (back) surface of the leg

pertaining to the ankle

pertaining to the foot

pertaining to the sole of foot

pertaining to the heel

above

below

closer to the front of body

closer to the midline of body

farther from midline of body

between two structures

on same side of body

on opposite sides of body

nearer to point of attachment of limb to trunk

farther from point of attachment of limb to trunk

closer to surface of body

farther from surface of body

pass vertically, divide right and left

vertical through midline, equal

vertical in unequal parts

vertical, divide anerior and posterior sections

horizontal through body, produces superior and inferior sections

through body at angle

cut in half

perpendicular to axis ( like a circle)

group of organs that work together to perform a common function

state of equilibrium in the bodys internal environment due to the constant interaction of the body's regulatory processes

space that contains one or more organs, protects, separates, and supports internal organs

• space enclosed by the ribs, sternum, and vertebral column
• contains pericardial cavity (heart) and two pleural cavities (lungs)
• mediastum

area within thoracic cavity, extends from neck to diaphragm and sternum to vertebral column, includes heart, thymus gland, esophagus, trachea, blood vessels, and bronchi

separates thoracic cavity from abdominalpelvic cavity

includes thoracic and abdominal pelvic

includes abdominal cavity and peritoneal cavity, pelvic cavity

superior portion located between diaphragm and brim of the pelvic, contains stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, small intestine, kidneys, appendix, and part of the large intestine. includes peritoneal cavity

located posterior to the peritoneum, include pancreas, kidneys, adrenal glands, and portions of the large intestine, small intestine, aorta, and inferior vena cave.

inferior portion of the abdominopelvic category, contains part of the large intestine,rectum, urinary bladder, reproductive organs.

right upper, left upper, right lower, left lower (according to patients point of view

right and left hypochondriac (under cartilage), right and left lumbar, rig and left inguinal (groin), epigastric (upper stomach), umbilical, hypogastric (pubic)

covers organs, lubrication to reduce friction, named for cavity if surrounds, made of two layers separated by serous fluid (visceral and parietal)

covers the organs

attaches to and covers body wall