Introduction to Anatomy

Assume the anatomical position for all questions.

Cephalic region

the head

Cranial region

the skull

Oral region

the mouth

Buccal region

the cheeks

Occular region

the eyes

Otic region

the ear

Cervical region

Upper spine/neck

Facial region

the face

Mental region

the chin

Thoracic region

chest organs

Axillary region

the armpits

Acromial region

the shoulder joint

Mammary region

the breast area

Brachial region

external upper arm (superficial to the humerus)

Deltoid region

the shoulder

Antebrachial region

the forearm

Antecubital region

the inner elbow

Olecranal region

the elbow

Femoral region

thigh

Patellar region

knee

Crural region

lower leg (shin)

Popliteal region

back or inside of knee

Sural region

lower leg (calf)

Pectoral region

chest muscles

Scapular region

Superficial to the scapula bone

Sternal region

chest area above the sternum

Abdominal region

abdomen

Umbilical region

belly button

Inguinal region

junction between lower abdomen and thigh

Lumbar region

lower back

Sacral region

sacrum

Gluteal region

external part of gluteus maximus muscle

Pubic region

genitalia

Pelvic region

superficial to the pelvis

Perineal region

taint

Vertebral region

along the vertebral column

Carpal region

wrist

Palmar region

Palms of the hands

Manual region

the entire hand

Digital region

the fingers

Pollex region

the thumb

Calcaneal region

achillles (heel)

Tarsal region

Upper foot (distal to the ankle)

Pedal region

the entire foot

Plantar region

bottom of the foot

Hallux region

the big toe

1

Right hypocondriac region

What major organs are in region 1?

liver, galbladder

2

epigastric region

What organs are in region 2?

stomach, liver

3

Left hypocondriac region

What major organs are in region 3?

stomach

4

Right lumbar region

What major organs are in region 4?

ascending colon

5

Umbilical region

What major organs are in region 5?

transverse colon, small intestines

6

Left lumbar region

What major organs are in region 6?

descending colon

7

Right iliac (inguinal) region

What major organs are in region 7?

cecum, appendix

8

hypogastric region

What major organs are in region 8?

urinary bladder, small intestines

9

Left iliac (inguinal) region

What major organs are in region 9?

Sigmoid colon

Superior

closer in proximity to the head

Inferior

further away from the head on the frontal/coronal plane

Posterior

the back of the body in the anatomical position

Anterior

the front of the body in the anatomical position

Dorsal

towards the back on the transverse plane

Ventral

towards the front of the body on the transverse plane

Deep

closer to the bone beneath the skin

Superficial

closer to the skin surface or outside of the body

Lateral

further away from the median plane

Medial

closer to the medial plane

Distal

limbs only, further away from the attaching joint

Proximal

limbs only, closer to the attaching joint

a

Right upper quadrant

b

Left upper quadrant

c

Right lower quadrant

d

Left lower quadrant

Dorsal Cavity

The main cavity containing the osseous parts of the nervous system.

Ventral Cavity

The cavity that contains the largest internal organs, or the viscera.

Cranial Cavity

Cavity which houses the brain

Vertebral Cavity

The cavity containing the spinal column

Thoracic Cavity

The cavity containing the heart and lungs

Abdominopelvic Cavity

The cavity containing the digestive and reproductive organs.

Pleural Cavities

The cavity surrounding the lungs

Mediastinum

The cavity that houses the structures of the heart

Pericardial Cavity

The fluid filled cavity that surrounds the heart and roots of major blood vessels

Abdominal Cavity

The cavity containing the digestive organs

Pelvic Cavity

The cavity containing the urinary bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs

Integumentary System

skin system

Skeletal System

bone system

Muscular System

muscle system

Nervous System

brain, spine, and nerve system

Endocrine System

hormone system

Cardiovascular System

heart and blood system

Lymphatic System

immune system

Respiratory System

lung/breathing system

Digestive System

food and solid waste system