Anatomical Landmarks CH. 1 Flashcards
A = Anterior P= Posterior
Abdominal A
anterior body trunk inferior to ribs
Acromial A
Point of shoulder
Antecubital A
Anterior surface of elbow
Axillary A
Armpit
Brachial A
Arm
Buccal A
Cheek area
Carpal A
Wrist
Cervical A
Neck region
Coxal A
Hip
Cural A
Leg
Digital A
Fingers, toes
Femoral A and P
Thigh
Fibular A
Lateral part of leg
Inguinal A
Area where thigh meets body trunk or groin
Nasal A
Nose area
Oral A
Mouth
Orbital A
Eye area
Patllar A
Anterior knee
Pelvic A
area overlying the pelvis anteriorly
Pubic A
Genital Region
Sternal A
Breastbone area
Tarsal A
Ankle region
Thoracic A
Chest
Umbilical A
Navel
Calcaneal P
Heel of foot
Cephalic P
Head
Deltoid P
curve of shoulder formed by large deltoid muscles
Gluteal P
Buttock
Lumbar P
Area of back between ribs and hips
Occipital P
Posterior surface of head
Olecranal P
Posterior surface of elbow
Popliteal P
Posterior surface of the knee area
Sacral P
Area between the hips
Scapular P
Shoulder blade region
Sural P
The posterior portion of the lower leg, calf
Vertebral P
Area of the spine
Plantar P
Region of the sole of foot