Trail guide to the body anatomical terms

Abdomen

The region between the diaphragm and the pelvis.

Appendage

A structure attached to the body, such as the upper and lower extremities.

Arm

The portion of the Upper Limb between the shoulder and elbow joints.

Collagen

The protein of connective tissue fibers.

Connective tissue

The supportive tissue of the body, made of ground substance and fibrous tissue, taking a wide variety of forms.

Forearm

The portion of the Upper Limb between the elbow and wrist joints.

Interstitial

The space within an organ or tissue.

Interstitial fluid

The fluid that surrounds cells.

Leg

The portion of the lower extremity between the knee and Ankle joints.

Lymphatic

Pertains to the system of vessels involved with the drainage of bodily fluids (lymph).

Lymph node

A small oval structure located along lymphatic vessels.

Muscle

An organ composed of one of three types of muscle tissue ( skeletal, cardiac, or visceral), specialized for contraction.

Palmer

Toward the palm

Palpable

Touchable, accessible.

Palpate

To examine or explore by touching (an organ or an area of the body), usually as a diagnostic aid.