Directional Terms

2. Because the abdominal cavity is so large, it is helpful to divide it into 9 ___________.
4. cavity Cavity located on the frontside of the body, that includes the thoracic, abdominal, & pelvic cavities
5. Referring to the back
7. Further from the point of attachment to the body
10. Cavity containing the heart & lungs
12. Divides the body into left & right parts
14. Divides the body into anterior & posterior sections
15. Closer to the point of attachment to the body
17. Referring to the front
19. Above another structure
20. Below another structure
21. Cavity containing the reproductive organs, & bladder

1. Divides the body horizontally into top & bottom parts
3. position When the body is standing erect, arms by the side, with feet & palms facing forward
6. Cavity containing the stomach, liver, intestines, and many other major organs
7. Muscle that divides the thoracic & abdominopelvic cavities
8. Cavity located on the backside of the body, that contains the cranial & spinal cavities
9. To the side, or further away from midline
11. When the abdomen is divided into 4 sections, known as ______________.
13. Laying on one's spine
16. Laying face down
18. Toward the middle, or close to midline