The Language of Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Axillary
A
Armpit
2
Q
Femoral
A
Thigh Region
3
Q
Gluteal
A
Buttocks
4
Q
Cervical
A
Neck
5
Q
“Belly Button” area
A
Umbilical
6
Q
Digital
A
Toes
7
Q
Occipital
A
Posterior aspect of the head
8
Q
Groin
A
Area where trunk meets thigh
9
Q
Lumbar
A
Back area from ribs to hips
10
Q
Buccal
A
Pertaining to the cheek
11
Q
Superior
A
Toward the head end or upper part of a structure; above
12
Q
Inferior
A
Away from the head end or toward the lower part of the body; below
13
Q
Ventral/Anterior
A
Toward or at the front of the body; in front of
14
Q
Dorsal/Posterior
A
Toward or at the backside of the body; behind
15
Q
Medial
A
Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of
