Human Anatomy Terminology

These flashcards cover the anatomical terminology for various body parts in both anterior and posterior views.

What is the anatomical term for the forehead?

Frontal

What is the anatomical term for the nose?

Nasal

What is the anatomical term for the eye?

Ocular

What is the anatomical term for the skull?

Cranial

What is the anatomical term for the face?

Facial

What is the anatomical term for the head?

Cephalic

What is the anatomical term for the ear?

Otic

What is the anatomical term for the cheek?

Buccal

What is the anatomical term for the neck?

Cervical

What is the anatomical term for the chin?

Mental

What is the anatomical term for the armpit?

Axillary

What is the anatomical term for the arm?

Brachial

What is the anatomical term for the front of the elbow?

Antecubital

What is the anatomical term for the forearm?

Antebrachial

What is the anatomical term for the wrist?

Carpal

What is the anatomical term for the palm?

Palmar

What is the anatomical term for the mouth?

Oral

What is the anatomical term for the thorax or chest?

Thoracic

What is the anatomical term for the breast?

Mammary

What is the anatomical term for the navel?

Umbilical

What is the anatomical term for the pelvic region?

Pelvic

What is the anatomical term for the hand?

Manual

What is the anatomical term for the shoulder?

Acromial

What is the anatomical term for the back?

Dorsal

What is the anatomical term for the loin?

Lumbar

What is the anatomical term for the thumb?

Pollex

What is the anatomical term for the fingers?

Digits or phalanges

What is the anatomical term for the kneecap?

Patellar

What is the anatomical term for the leg?

Crural

What is the anatomical term for the ankle?

Tarsal

What is the anatomical term for the toes?

Digits or phalanges

What is the anatomical term for the great toe?

Hallux

What is the anatomical term for the groin?

Inguinal

What is the anatomical term for the pubic region?

Pubic

What is the anatomical term for the thigh?

Femoral

What is the anatomical term for the foot?

Pedal

What is the anatomical term for the buttock?

Gluteal

What is the anatomical term for the back of the knee?

Popliteal

What is the anatomical term for the calf?

Sural

What is the anatomical term for the heel of the foot?

Calcaneal

What is the anatomical term for the sole of the foot?

Plantar