This article explains the use of anatomical terminology to identify key body structures, regions and directions in the human body. It also describes standard reference position for mappin… See more

Ancient Greek and Latin words are used to build anatomical terms. A standard reference position for mapping the body’s structures is the normal anatomical position. R… See more

There are three planes commonly referred to in anatomy and medicine, sagittal, frontal (or coronal), and transverse planes. They divide a structure into two-dimensional surfaces al… See more

The main cavities include cranial, thoracic, abdominopelvic/peritoneal cavities which house different organs in each cavity separated by membranes or other structures; … See more