Terms relating to Body Regions, Positions, and Locations Flashcards
abdominal
the portion of the trunk caudal to the diaphragm
adipose
fat
adrenal
adrenal glands; near the kidneys
alimentary
food or nutrition (alimentary canal)
anal
the region of the anus
anatomical position
standing on all four legs, neck straight, head up, and facing forward
antebrachial
the forearm, lower front leg
anterior
nearer the front of the body or to the head
aortic
the aorta (largest artery)
appendicular
legs (appendages, extremities)
arterial
arteries or the blood in them
articulation
the joint or juncture of two or more body parts
axial
the head, neck, and body
axillary
the armpit area (front leg)
brachial
the arm, upper front leg
buccal
inner surfaces of the cheeks
carpal
the wrist
caudal
the tail
celiac
the abdomen
cephalic
the head
cervical
the neck
coccygeal
the tail area
costal
ribs
cranial
the skull
crural
the leg
cubital
the elbow or forearm
cutaneous
skin
deep
a region below the surfaces of the body
digital
toes
distal
a direction away from the point of origin