Module 1 and 2 Reviewer Flashcards
all structures in a particular region of the body
Regional
underarm or armpit
Axillary Region
anatomical term for the back of the hand
dorsum
anatomical term for collarbone
clavicle
anatomical term for the back of the knee
Popliteal Fossa
what are the 3 body positions?
anatomical, prone, supine
opposite of distal; nearer to the center (trunk of the body)
proximal
midsagittal plane through the midline of the body
median plane
also known as dorsal; opposite of anterior; back side
posterior
away from the midline of the body
lateral
anatomical term for the ear
auricular
anatomical term for the chest (until mammary)
Pectoral Region
anatomical term for the tail bone
sacrum
anatomical term for the thigh bone
Femoral Region
anatomical term for the spine or back bone
vertebral
anatomical term for the small of the back
lumbar
anatomical term for the neck
sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
anatomical term for the nape
occipital
smallest unit of life
cells
substance contributing to body mass found outside of cells
Extracellular Materials