Intro to Anatomy - terms rel. pos., cavities, body systems,

Front

Superior

Back

Refers to a position above or higher than another part of the body.

Front

Inferior

Back

Refers to a position below or lower than another part of the body.

Front

Posterior

Back

Refers to the back side of the body.

Front

Anterior

Back

Refers to the front side of the body.

Front

Lateral

Back

Refers to a position away from the midline of the body.

Front

Medial

Back

Refers to a position closer to the midline of the body.

Front

Distal

Back

Refers to a position farther from the point of attachment or origin.

Front

Proximal

Back

Refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or origin.

Front

Pleural Cavity

Back

The space between the pleurae (membranes) surrounding the lungs.

Front

Mediastinal Cavity

Back

The central compartment of the thoracic cavity, containing the heart, trachea, and esophagus.