Surface Body Regions

BI 120

Cephalic

Referring to the head region.

Facial

Relating to the face.

Cervical

Pertaining to the neck.

Acromial

Referring to the shoulder region.

Thoracic

Relating to the chest area.

Sternal

Pertaining to the sternum or breastbone.

Axillary

Referring to the armpit.

Pectoral

Relating to the chest muscles.

Brachial

Pertaining to the arm.

Umbilical

Referring to the navel or belly button.

Cubital

Relating to the elbow.

Antebrachial

Pertaining to the forearm.

Abdominal

Referring to the abdomen.

Inguinal

Relating to the groin area.

Carpal

Pertaining to the wrist.

Pubic

Referring to the pubic region.

Palmar

Relating to the palm of the hand.

External genitalia

The external reproductive organs.

Penis

The male external reproductive organ.

Scrotum

The pouch containing the testes.

Coxal

Referring to the hip region.

Testes

The male reproductive glands that produce sperm.

Patellar

Relating to the knee.

Femoral

Pertaining to the thigh.

Crural

Referring to the leg.

Tarsal

Relating to the ankle.

Pedal

Pertaining to the foot.

Dorsum

The upper surface of the foot.

Plantar surface

The sole of the foot.

Anterior

Referring to the front of the body.