ANATOMICAL TERMS

3. / the serous membrane of the pericardial cavity
5. / a broad median partition between the lungs that extends from the sternum to the vertebral column
8. / are three layers of protective tissue that line the dorsal body cavity
9. / study of the structure and organization of the nervous system
11. / the study of growth and development inside the uterus
12. / A vertical section through the body either through the left or right of the midline
14. fluid / it is a type of fluid found between two layers which reduces friction and allows the viscera to slide
17. / a type of study of anatomy which focuses on the tissues of the body under the microscope
19. / also means superior and cephalic, a directional term that means “upper”
20. / a directional term that refers to the front of the body

1. / A type of plane that divides the body in the middle.
2. / also called horizontal section or cross section, section traversing horizontally through the trunk or limbs
4. / directional term meaning “towards the surface”
6. / a directional term meaning “opposite side”
7. / It is the serous membrane of the abdominal cavity
10. / if the body is lying face down, it is in this position
13. / a regional term referring to the chest area
15. / are flat surfaces resulting from cuts through body structures.
16. / If the body is lying face up, it is in this position
18. / imaginary flat surfaces that are used to divide the body or organs into definite areas