Anitomical Terminology Flashcards
1.Superior
Aboveanotherpartorclosertothehead.
2.Inferior
belowanotherpartornearthefeet.
3.Anterior/Ventral
front
4.Posterior/Dorsal
back
5.Medial
dividesthebodyintoequalleftandrighthalves
6.Lateral
towardtheside
7.Proximal
Partthatisclosertothepointofattachment
8.Distal
fartherfromapointofattachment
9.Superficial
closetothesurface
10.Deep
partsthataremoreinternal
11.Sagittal Section
Dividesthebodyintorightandleftportions
12.Transverse Section
Dividesthebodyintosuperiorandinferiorportions
13.Coronal Section
Dividesthebodyintoanteriorandposteriorportions
14.Abdominal
Regionbetweenthethoraxandthepelvis
15.Acromial
pointoftheshoulder
16.Antebrachial
forearm
17.Antecubital
spaceinfrontoftheelbow
18.Axillary
armpit
19.Brachial
arm
20.Buccal
cheek
21.Calcaneal
hell region of the foot
22.Carpal
wrist
23.Celiac
Abdomen
24.Cephalic
Head
25.Cervical
Neck
26.Costal
Ribs
27.Coxal
Hip
28.Crural
Leg