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Chap 5 Body Regions, Planes & Directions
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| A | B |
| medial | toward the middle of the structure or entire body |
| lateral | towards the side of the structure or entire body |
| superior | towards the top |
| transverse plane | cuts the body into superior and inferior portions; runs horizontal |
| sagittal plane | cuts the structure into right and left portions; runs vertically |
| frontal or coronal plane | cuts the structure into anterior & posterior portions; runs side to side |
| ventral | towards the front |
| dorsal | towards the back |
| pleural cavity | holds the lungs |
| peritoneum | lining of the abdominal cavity |
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