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| 61. | supine | face up |
| 62. | systemic anatomy | study of the structures that contribute to specific body systems |
| 63. | thoracic cavity | division of the anterior (ventral) cavity that houses the heart, lungs, esophagus, and trachea |
| 64. | tissue | group of similar or closely related cells that act together to perform a specific function |
| 65. | transverse plane | two-dimensional, horizontal plane that divides the body or organ into superior and inferior portions |
| 66. | ultrasonography | application of ultrasonic waves to visualize subcutaneous body structures such as tendons and organs |
| 67. | ventral cavity | larger body cavity located anterior to the posterior (dorsal) body cavity; includes the serous membrane-lined pleural cavities for the lungs, pericardial cavity for the heart, and peritoneal cavity for the abdominal and pelvic organs; also referred to as anterior body cavity |
| 68. | ventral | describes the front or direction toward the front of the body; also referred to as anterior |
| 69. | X-ray | form of high energy electromagnetic radiation with a short wavelength capable of penetrating solids and ionizing gases; used in medicine as a diagnostic aid to visualize body structures such as bones |
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