Human Anatomy - Posterior body landmarks Flashcards
1
Q
Acromial
A
Point of the shoulder
2
Q
Brachial
A
Arm
3
Q
Calcaneal
A
Heel of the foot
4
Q
Cephalic
A
Head
5
Q
Dorsal
A
Back
6
Q
Femoral
A
Thigh
7
Q
Gluteal
A
Buttocks or rump
8
Q
Lumbar
A
Area of the back between the ribs and the hips; the loin
9
Q
Manus
A
Hand
10
Q
Occipital
A
Posterior aspect of the head or base of the skull
11
Q
Olecranal
A
Posterior aspect of the elbow
12
Q
Otic
A
Ear
13
Q
Pedal
A
Foot
14
Q
Perineal
A
Region between the anus and external genitalia
15
Q
Plantar
A
Sole of the foot
16
Q
Popliteal
A
Back of the knee
17
Q
Sacral
A
Region between the hips (overlying the sacrum)
18
Q
Scapular
A
Scapula or shoulder blade area
19
Q
Sural
A
Calf or posterior surface of the leg
20
Q
Vertebral
A
Area of the spinal column