Lab 1 Flashcards
Define Axial
Pertaining to the central part of the body, the head, neck , and trunk
Define cephalic
Pertaining to the head
Define Cranial
Pertaining to the portion of the skull surrounding the brain
Define Facial
Pertaining to the face
Define Frontal
Pertaining to the forehead
Define Orbital
Pertaining to the eye
Define Otic
Pertaining to the ear
Define Nasal
Pertaining to the nose
Define Buccal
Pertaining to the cheek
Define Oral
Pertaining to the mouth
Define Mental
Pertaining to the chin
Define Occipital
Pertaining to the back of the head
Define Cervical
Pertaining to the neck
Define Thoracic
Pertaining to the chest
Define Sternal
Pertaining to the breast bone
Define Mammary
Pertaining to the breast
Define Abdominal
Pertaining to the abdomen
Define Umbilical
Pertaining to the navel
Define Coxal
Pertaining to the hip
Define Pelvic
Pertaining to the pelvis
Define Pubic
Pertaining to the genital area
Define Dorsal
Pertaining to the back
Define Scapular
Pertaining to the shoulder
Define Vertebral
Pertaining to the spinal column
Define Lumbar
Pertaining to the area of the back between the lowest rib and buttocks
Define Appendicular
Pertaining to the extremities or limbs
Define Acromial
Pertaining to the highest point of the shoulder
Define Axillary
Pertaining to the armpit
Define Brachial
Pertaining to the arm
Define Antecubital
Pertaining to the anterior (front) surface of the elbow
Define Olecranal
Pertaining to the posterior (back) surface of the elbow
Define Antebrachial
Pertaining to the forearm
Define Carpal
Pertaining to the wrist
Define Manual
Pertaining to the hand
Define Palmar
Pertaining to the palm of the hand
Define Digital (upper limb)
Pertaining to the digits (Fingers)
Define Inguinal
Pertaining to the groin where the thigh attaches to the pelvis
Define Glunteal
Pertaining to the buttocks
Define Femoral
Pertaining to the thigh
Define Patellar
Pertaining to the anterior (front) of the knee
Define Popliteal
Pertaining to the posterior (back) of the knee
Define Crural
Pertaining to the anterior (front) surface of the leg
Define Fibular
Pertaining to the lateral side of the leg
Define Sural
Pertaining to the posterior (back) surface of the leg
Define Tarsal
Pertaining to the ankle
Define Pedal
Pertaining to the foot
Define Plantar
Pertaining to the sole of the foot
Define Calcaneal
Pertaining to the heel
Define Digital (Lower Limb)
Pertaining to the digits (toes)
Where does the midsagittal plane cut through the body?
passes vertically through the midline dividing body into equal R & L halves
Where does the parasagittal plane cut through the body?
(passes vertically) divides the body into unequal R & L portions.
Where does the Frontal/Coronal plane cut through the body?
(vertically) divides the body in anterior and posterior (Frontal sections)
Where does the Transverse plane cut through the body?
(horizontal) divides the body into superior and inferior portions.
What section runs perpendicular to the long axis?
Cross section
What section runs parallel with the long axis of a narrow structure
Longitudinal
How does the oblique plane cut through the body ?
The oblique plane passes through the body at an angle forming oblique sections.