Language of Anatomy Flashcards
Memorization
1
Q
Cephalic
A
Head
2
Q
Cervical
A
Neck region
3
Q
Abdominal
A
Anterior body trunk region between thoracic diaphragm superiorly and pelvic brim inferiorly
4
Q
Thoracic
A
Chest
5
Q
pelvic
A
Pelvis region
6
Q
Pubic
A
Genital region
7
Q
Manus
A
Hand
8
Q
Pedal
A
Foot
9
Q
Dorsal
A
Back
10
Q
Axial
A
Relating to the head, neck, and trunk; axis of body
11
Q
Appendicular
A
relating to limbs and their attachments
12
Q
superior
A
above
13
Q
inferior
A
below
14
Q
anterior
A
front (face, chest, abdomen)
15
Q
posterior
A
back
16
Q
medial
A
toward midline or median plane (sternum to ribs)
17
Q
lateral
A
away for midline or median plane (nose to ear)
18
Q
cranial
A
toward the head
19
Q
caudal
A
toward tail