Here's an example of what's due today
Body planes and cavities
Wed, Feb 3, 2027 · Week 3 · Human Anatomy & Physiology (Human Body Systems)
Today's goal: Identify the body planes and major cavities and the organs each contains.
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What a finished product looks like
This is a model of the work you should turn in today. Use it to check your own: match the structure and the level of detail, do not copy it. Your data and wording should be your own.
Body planes and cavities labeled diagram
Completes: A dated, labeled diagram identifying the three anatomical planes and the major body cavities, with at least one organ placed in each major cavity.
Planes (labeled on the figure):
- Sagittal plane: divides the body into left and right.
- Frontal (coronal) plane: divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back).
- Transverse plane: divides the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom).
Cavities (labeled with one organ each):
- Dorsal cavity: cranial cavity holds the brain; spinal cavity holds the spinal cord.
- Ventral cavity: thoracic cavity holds the heart and lungs; abdominopelvic cavity holds the stomach, intestines, and bladder.
Quick reference I wrote on the page:
- Separate left from right: sagittal plane.
- Separate front from back: frontal (coronal) plane.
- Separate top from bottom: transverse plane.
| Cavity | Subdivision | Example organ |
|---|---|---|
| Dorsal | Cranial | Brain |
| Dorsal | Spinal | Spinal cord |
| Ventral | Thoracic | Heart, lungs |
| Ventral | Abdominopelvic | Stomach, intestines |
Also due today: Submit a photo of your completed, dated notebook diagram.
Check yourself
WebXam problem for today's skill
One exam-style question that uses exactly what you practiced today. Try it before you reveal the answer, then read why each choice is right or wrong.
WebXam-style domain: Human Body Form, Function, and PathophysiologySelf-check skill: Naming the plane that divides the body into left and right
A radiologist orders a scan that divides the body into equal left and right portions. Which anatomical plane is this?
Tap an answer to see the full explanation. Nothing is recorded or graded.