Anatomy Flashcards

Front

abdominal cavity (ab-DAH-muh-nuhl KA-vuh-tee)

Back

The portion of the ventral cavity that protects the stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, and parts of the large intestine.

Front

distal (DISS-tuhl)

Back

An anatomical term of location that describes being located away from a point of origin.

Front

frontal plane (FRUN-tuhl PLAYN)

Back

The vertical plane that divides the body into front and back sections; also called the coronal plane.

Front

lateral (LAT-er-uhl)

Back

(1) An anatomical term of location that describes being located near the side of the body, or farther from the midline of the body. (2) The body position of lying on the right or left side.

Front

left lower quadrant (LLQ)

Back

The abdominal quadrant that contains parts of the small and large intestines; the left ovary, left fallopian tube, and left side of the uterus in females; the left ureter; the left side of the bladder; and the left side of the reproductive organs in males.

Front

proximal (PRAHK-sih-muhl)

Back

An anatomical term of location that describes being located near a point of origin.

Front

quadrants (KWAH-drunts)

Back

The four nonspecific areas of the abdominopelvic cavity; divided by two imaginary lines that intersect at the belly button.

Front

right and left iliac regions (RIGHT AND LEFT IL-eek-ak REE-juns)

Back

The abdominal regions comprising the lower part of the abdomen, starting between the iliac crests; also called the inguinal regions.

Front

right lower quadrant (RLQ)

Back

The abdominal quadrant that contains parts of the small and large intestines; the right ovary, right fallopian tube, and right side of the uterus in females; the right ureter; the right side of the bladder; and the right side of the reproductive organs in males.

Front

supine (soo-PINE)

Back

The body position of lying flat with the face up.