Anatomical Terms Flashcards

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__________ provide precise, standardized frame of reference in describing the human body. These aim to eliminate ambiguity and medical error.

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Anatomical terms

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Central part of the body, which includes the head and the trunk

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Axial

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Head

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Cephalic

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Portion of the skull surrounding the brain

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Cranial

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Face

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Facial

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Eye

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Orbital

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Forehead

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Frontal

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Ear

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Otic

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Nose

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Nasal

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Cheek

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Buccal

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Mouth

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Oral

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Chin

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Mental

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Back of the head

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Occipital

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Neck

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Cervical

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Chest

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Thoracic

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Breast bone

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Sternal

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Breast

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Mammary

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Anterior body trunk inferior to the ribs

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Abdominal

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19
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Navel

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Umbilical

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Hip

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Coxal

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Pelvis

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Pelvic

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Genital area

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Pubic

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Back

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Dorsal

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Shoulder

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Scapular

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Area of spine

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Vertebral

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Are of back between ribs and hips

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Lumbar

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Extremities or limbs

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Appendicular

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Highest point of shoulder

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Acromial

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Armpit

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Axillary

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Upper arm

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Brachial

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Anterior surface of elbow

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Antecubital

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Elbow

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Olecranal

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Forearm

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Antebrachial

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Antero-medial aspect of the forearm

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Volar

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Wrist

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Carpal

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Palm

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Palmar

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Digits or fingers (upper limb); toes (lower limb)

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Digital

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Groin

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Inguinal

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Buttocks

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Gluteal

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Thigh

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Femoral

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Anterior surface of the knee

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Patellar

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Posterior surface of the knee

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Popliteal

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Anterior surface of the leg

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Crural

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Posterior surface of the leg

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Sural

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Lateral side of the leg

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Fibular/personeal

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Ankle

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Tarsal

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Foot

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Pedal

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Sole of foot

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Plantar

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Heel

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Calcaneal