Language of anatomy, Cavities and planes Flashcards
Abdominal
Abdominal Region
Acromial
Point of the shoulder
Antebrachial
Forearm
Antecubital
Anterior surface of the elbow
Axillary
Armpit
Brachial
Upper arm
Buccal
Cheek of the face
Calcaneal
Heel of the foot
Carpal
Wrist
Cephalic
Head
Cervical
Neck
Deltoid
Round part of the shoulder
Digital
Fingers and toes
Dorsum
Back
Femoral
Thigh
Frontal
Forehead
Gluteal
Buttocks
Hallux
Big toe
Inguinal
Groin
Lumbar
Lower back
Mammary
Breast
Mental
Chin
Nasal
Nose
Occipital
Back of the head or skull
Olecranal
Back of Elbow
Oral
Mouth
Orbital
Bony eye socket
Otic
Ear
Palmar
Palm of hand
Patellar
Kneecap
Pedal
Foot
Pelvic
Pelvis Region
Perineal
Area between Anus and external genitals
Plantar
Sole of the foot
Pollex
Thumb
Popliteal
Behind the knee
Pubic
Genital Region
Sacral
Lower back between the hips
Scapular
Shoulder blade
Tarsal
Ankle
Thoracic
Chest
Vertebral
Spine
What is used to describe locations on the arms and legs?
Proximal, towards the body (upper arm/upper leg)
Distal, away from the body (lower arm/lower leg)
Describe Medial and Lateral
Medial is closer to the midline of the body
Lateral is farther from the midline of the body
Dorsal
Back
Ventral
Front
What is Superior?
Toward the head
What is Inferior?
Toward the feet
What is Anterior?
Toward the frontside (in front of)
What is Posterior?
Toward the backside (in back of)