The language of Anatomy Flashcards
abdominal
Anterior body trunk inferior to the ribs
Antecubital
Anterior surface of elbow
Axillary
Armpit
Anatomical position
The body is erect with feet parallel and the arms hanging at the sides with palms facing forward.
Brachial
Arm
Buccal
cheek area
Carpal
Wrist
Cervical
Neck region
Directional terms
used by personnel and anatomists allow them to explain exactly where one body structure is in relation to another.
cranial cavity
is the space inside the bony skull
spinal cavity
extends from the cranial cavity nearly to the end of the vertebral column.
ventral body cavity
it contains all the structures within the chest and abdomen.
Cervical
Neck Region
Digital
Fingers, Toes
dorsal body cavity
Cavity made up of the cranial and spinal cavities
Femoral
Thigh
Inguinal
Area where thigh meets body trunk
thoracic cavity
Contains the lungs, heart, and other organs protected by the rib cage
Nasal
Nose Area
Oral
Mouth
Orbital
Eye area
diaphragm
dome-shaped muscle