| 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 plane | cuts the structure into anterior & posterior portions; runs side to side |
| mid- | prefix used when a plane cuts a structure into equal parts |
| ventral | towards the front |
| dorsal | towards the back |
| pleural cavity | holds the lungs |
| parietal | lines the cavity in which an organ sets |
| viscera | collective term for all abdominal organs |
| peritoneum | lining of the abdominal cavity |
| visceral | covering of an organ |
| Go Eagles | Extra Credit Code word |
| superficial | toward or at body surface |
| deep | away from the body surface, more internal |
