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Body Structure
Body Cavity, Spine, and Directional Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abdominopelvic | ventral cavity that contains digestive, reproductive, and excretory structures |
| adduction | movement toward the median plane |
| cervical | part of the spine known as the neck |
| coccyx | tail bone |
| deep | away from the surface of the body (internal) |
| eversion | turning outward |
| inferior (caudal) | away from the head; toward the tail or lower part of a structure |
| inversion | turning inward or inside out |
| lumbar | part of the spine known as the loin |
| plantar | pertaining to the sole of the foot |
| posterior (dorsal) | near the back of the body |
| prone | lying horizontal with face downward |
| proximal | nearer to the center (trunk of the body) |
| superficial | toward the surface of the body (external) |
| thoracic | ventral cavity that contains heart, lungs, and associated structures |
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