terminology & body regions Flashcards
What is the anatomical term for the groin area?
inguinal
What is the term given for the front of the elbow?
Antecubitis
What is the term given for the back of the elbow?
Olecranon/olecranal
Differentiate between the branchial and the ante brachium…
Ante brachium refers to the forearm area, and brachial refers to the upper arm.
What is the term for the armpit?
Axillary.
What is the term deemed for the chin?
Mentis/mental
What is the term given for the eye.
Orbital/occular
What is the non-anatomical term for the popliteus?
The back of the knee
This term refers to the front of the body.
Anterior/ventral
This term refers to the back of the body.
Posterior/dorsal
The calcaneus refers to which area of the body?
the heel of the foot.
The femoral area can be found where…
The thigh
Define sural and crural.
Sural refers to the back of the calf area, and crural refers to the front of the calf area.
Where might the sacrum be found?
The small triangular area between the buttocks and lower back.
scapula refers to…
the upper back area, below the shoulders.
