| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sagittal Plane | Longitude cut that divides the body into a right and left side |
| Midsagittal Plane | Cuts down the middle of the back and divides the body into two equal halves |
| Frontal Plane | Longitude cut that divides the body into a front (anterior) and back (posterior) portion |
| Transverse Plane | Horizontal cut that divides the body into a top (superior) and bottom (inferior) half |
| Thoracic Cavity | A ventral cavity that is located at the chest; it includes the heart and lungs |
| Abdominal Cavity | A ventral cavity that includes the organs of the digestive system |
| Pelvic Cavity | A ventral cavity that includes the organs of the urinary and reproductive system |
| Abdominopelvic Cavity | Another name for the abdominal and pelvic cavities together (Ventral) |
| Ventral Cavity | Cavities in the front of the body; includes the thoracic, abdominal and pelvic |
| Cranial Cavity | A dorsal cavity that includes the brain |
| Spinal Cavity | A dorsal cavity that includes the spinal cord |
| Dorsal Cavity | Cavities in the back of the body that include the cranial and spinal cavity |
