Human Body Regions and Terms

This set of flashcards contains vocabulary terms related to anatomical regions and their definitions, aiding in the understanding of human body terminology.

Cervical

Relating to the neck region.

Acromial

Pertaining to the highest point of the shoulder.

Axillary

Related to the armpit area.

Brachial

Relating to the arm.

Antecubital

Referring to the area anterior to the elbow.

Antebrachial

Pertaining to the forearm.

Coxal

Relating to the hip.

Carpal

Referring to the wrist.

Palmar

Related to the palm of the hand.

Digital

Pertaining to the fingers or toes.

Femoral

Relating to the thigh.

Patellar

Related to the kneecap.

Crural

Pertaining to the leg.

Tarsal

Referring to the ankle region.

Dorsum

The back or posterior side.

Sternal

Related to the breastbone area.

Pectoral

Referring to the chest.

Thoraci

Pertaining to the thorax or chest.

Mammary

Related to the breast.

Abdominal

Referring to the abdomen.

Pelvic

Related to the pelvis.

Inguinal

Pertaining to the groin area.

Pubic

Referring to the pubic region.

Thoracic

Related to the thoracic cavity or chest.

Vertebral

Pertaining to the spine.

Cubital

Referring to the elbow.

Lumbar

Pertaining to the lower back region.

Sacral

Related to the sacrum.

Gluteal

Pertaining to the buttocks.

Perineal

Referring to the area between the anus and the genitals.

Popliteal

Relating to the area behind the knee.

Sural

Pertaining to the calf.

Calcaneal

Referring to the heel.

Plantar

Related to the sole of the foot.