"Axial" is a complex anatomical term that describes the arrangement of organs in the human and animal body. But what is axial position and how is it related to the organs and tissues of our body?
Axial position is the orientation of organs and tissues, which is determined by the position of the axes or axes that form the so-called "axial body" or "axis". In a person or animal, the axis is usually the spine and various joints along the body. The axis also includes cruciate joints, such as the sacral and coccygeal joints, which connect the thoracic and lumbar spine to the pelvis.
The way organs are positioned relative to the axis is of great importance for their functioning. For example, the heart and lungs are located at the top of the chest so that blood can easily circulate from the heart to the lungs and back again. The spine, which contains the spinal cord, has many functions, including transmitting information between the brain and various areas