The document summarizes body organization and terminology by defining three anatomical planes used to divide the body and various regions of the body. It then discusses the axial and appendicular regions and the major body cavities including the cranial, vertebral, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities. Finally, it outlines the serous membranes that line body cavities, including the parietal and visceral layers of the pericardium, pleura, and peritoneum that form serous cavities around organs.

1. Body Organization & Terminology

3. Anatomic Directional Terms

4. Body Regions

6. Anterior Regions of Body

11. Posterior Regions of Body

13. The body is split up into two main areas, the axial and appendicular regions. The axial region refers to the head, vertebral column and trunk.

14. The appendicular region refers to the pelvic girdles and the upper and lower limbs. Each area is further divided into descriptive regions.

15. Body Cavities

22. Four Quadrants

23. Nine Regions of Abdomen