Laboratory 1: Anatomy of Language

Flashcards covering surface anatomy landmarks, body planes, directional terms, body cavities, and abdominal regions as outlined in Laboratory 1.

Cervical

Associated with the neck region.

Umbilical

Associated with the navel or center of the abdomen.

Pubic

Associated with the genital region.

Inguinal

Associated with the groin.

Deltoid

Associated with the shoulder muscle area.

Digital

Associated with the fingers or toes.

Coxal

Associated with the hip.

Patellar

Associated with the anterior surface of the knee.

Fibular

Associated with the side of the leg.

Acromial

Associated with the point of the shoulder.

Brachial

Associated with the arm.

Antecubital

Associated with the front of the elbow.

Antebrachial

Associated with the forearm.

Carpal

Associated with the wrist.

Manus

Associated with the hand.

Crural

Associated with the leg.

Tarsal

Associated with the ankle.

Femoral

Associated with the thigh.

Cephalic

Associated with the head.

Frontal

Associated with the forehead.

Orbital

Associated with the eye.

Nasal

Associated with the nose.

Buccal

Associated with the cheek.

Oral

Associated with the mouth.

Mental

Associated with the chin.

Thoracic

Associated with the chest area (thorax).

Sternal

Associated with the breastbone.

Axillary

Associated with the armpit.

Gluteal

Associated with the buttock.

Sacral

Associated with the area between the hips on the posterior side.

Lumbar

Associated with the lower back.

Vertebral

Associated with the spine.

Scapular

Associated with the shoulder blade.

Occipital

Associated with the back of the head.

Olecranal

Associated with the back of the elbow.

Popliteal

Associated with the back of the knee.

Sural

Associated with the calf.

Calcaneal

Associated with the heel.

Plantar

Associated with the sole of the foot.

Sagittal plane

A plane that separates the body into right and left parts.

Median plane

A sagittal plane along the midline that divides the body into equal left and right halves.

Transverse plane

A horizontal plane that separates the body into superior and inferior parts.

Frontal plane

A vertical plane that separates the body into anterior and posterior parts; also known as the coronal plane.

Superficial (external)

Toward or at the body surface.

Deep (internal)

Away from the body surface; more internal.

Ipsilateral

On the same side.

Contralateral

On opposite sides.

Medial

Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of.

Lateral

Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of.

Proximal

Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.

Distal

Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.

Superior (cranial)

Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above.

Inferior (caudal)

Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below.

Anterior (ventral)

Toward or at the front of the body; in front of.

Posterior (dorsal)

Toward or at the back of the body; behind.

Cranial cavity

The body cavity that contains the brain.

Vertebral cavity

The body cavity that contains the spinal cord.

Thoracic cavity

The body cavity that contains the heart and lungs.

Abdominal cavity

The body cavity that contains digestive viscera, kidneys, and the peritoneal cavity.

Pelvic cavity

The body cavity that contains the bladder, reproductive organs, rectum, and the peritoneal cavity.

Epigastric region

The abdominal region located superior to the umbilical region.

Hypogastric region

The abdominal region located inferior to the umbilical region.

Umbilical region

The centermost abdominal region surrounding the navel.

Hypochondriac region

The abdominal regions (right and left) located lateral to the epigastric region.

Lumbar region

The abdominal regions (right and left) located lateral to the umbilical region.

Iliac (inguinal) region

The abdominal regions (right and left) located lateral to the hypogastric region.