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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I > ANATOMICAL TERMINOLOGY > Flashcards

ANATOMICAL TERMINOLOGY Flashcards

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ANATOMICAL POSITION

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The human body is erect, with the feet only slightly apart, head and toes pointed forward, and arms hanging at the sides with palms facing forward. It is also important to remember that “left” and “right” refer to the sides of the individual, not the observer.

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AXIAL

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The axial region includes the head, neck, and trunk; it runs along the vertical axis of the body.

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APPENDICULAR

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The appendicular region includes the limbs, which are also called the appendages or extremities.

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ABDOMINAL

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Located below the ribs and above the hips.

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ACROMIAL

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Point of the shoulder.

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ANTEBRACHIAL

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Forearm

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ANTECUBITAL

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Anterior surface of the elbow

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AXILLARY

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Armpit

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BRACHIAL

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Arm (upper portion of the upper limb)

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BUCCAL

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Cheek

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CARPAL

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Wrist

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CEPHALIC

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Head

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CERVICAL

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Neck

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COXAL

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Hip

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CRURAL

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Leg

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DIGITAL

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Fingers or toes

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FEMORAL

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Thigh

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FIBULAR (peroneal)

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Side of the leg

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FRONTAL

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Forehead

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HALLUX

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Great toe

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INGUINAL

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Groin

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MAMMARY

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Breast

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MANUS

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Hand

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MENTAL

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Chin

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NASAL

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Nose

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ORAL

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Mouth

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ORBITAL

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Bony eye socket

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PALMAR

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Palm of the hand

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PATELLAR

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Kneecap

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PEDAL

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Foot

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PELVIC

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Pelvis

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POLLEX

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Thumb

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PUBIC

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Genital

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STERNAL

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Breastbone

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TARSAL

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Ankle

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THORACIC

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Chest

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UMBILICAL

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Naval

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CALCANEAL

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Heel of the foot

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GLUTEAL

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Buttocks

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LUMBAR

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Lower back

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OCCIPITAL

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Back of the head

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OLECRANAL

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Back of the elbow

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OTIC

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Ear

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PERINEAL

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Between the anus and the external genitalia

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PLANTAR

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Sole of the foot

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POPLITEAL

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Back of the knee

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SACRAL

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Posterior region between the hip bones

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SCAPULAR

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Shoulder blade

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SURAL

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Calf

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VERTEBRAL

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Spine

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DORSUM

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The dorsal part of an organism or structure

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