Describing the Body Flashcards
Abdominal
Relating to the abdomen (belly)
Acromial
The outer end of the shoulder blade that forms the highest part of the shoulder
Antebrachial
Pertaining to the forearm
Antecubital
Triangular shaped impression in front of elbow
Axillary
Located in or near the armpit
Brachial
Pertaining to the arm
Calcaneal
Pertaining to the heel
cervical
pertaining to the neck
Coxal
Relating to the hip or hip joint
Cranial
of or relating to the bones of the head that cover the brain
Crural
Relating to leg or thigh
Crural
Pertaining to the thigh or leg
cubital
pertaining to the elbow region
Digital
Pertaining to the fingers or toes
Femoral
Pertaining to the thigh
Fibular
Relating to the fibula (= the outer bone of the lower leg)
Frontal
Vertical plane that divides the body or a body part into front and back
Gluteal
Relating to the gluteus muscles