Anatomy and Physiology: Body Regions and Directional Terms

Vocabulary flashcards covering anatomical position, anatomical body regions (axial and appendicular), and orientation/directional terms based on the lecture transcript.

Anatomical Position

A uniform body orientation where the subject's eyes, face, body, palms, and feet/toes are all facing forward.

Axial Region

The body axis division consisting of the head, neck, and trunk.

Appendicular Region

The division of the body consisting of the limbs.

Anterior

Directional term meaning towards the front of the body.

Posterior

Directional term meaning towards the back of the body.

Cephalic Region

The surface region pertaining to the head.

Frontal Area

The surface region pertaining to the forehead.

Orbital Area

The surface region pertaining to the eye area.

Nasal Area

The surface region pertaining to the nose.

Oral Area

The surface region pertaining to the mouth, around where the lips would be.

Buccal Region

The surface region pertaining to the cheek.

Mental Region

The surface region pertaining to the chin.

Occipital Region

The surface region on the posterior of the head.

Cervical Area

The surface region pertaining to the neck.

Thoracic Area

The surface region pertaining to the chest.

Sternal Region

The chest region located where the breastbone is.

Auxiliary Region

The chest/back landmark region located by the armpit.

Mammary Region

The surface region where the breasts would be located.

Dorsum

The surface region pertaining to the back (also called the dorsal region).

Scapular Region

The back region where the outline of the shoulder blade is located.

Vertebral Region

The back region pertaining to the spine or spinal column.

Lumbar Region

The back region located between the lower ribs and the hips, pertaining to the loins.

Sacral Region

The region located underneath the lumbar region where the sacral bone is.

Gluteal Region

The surface region pertaining to the buttocks.

Perineal Region

The region between the genitals and the anus (spelled p-e-r-I-n-e-a-l).

Abdominal Region

The surface region pertaining to the stomach area.

Umbilical Region

The region located right where the belly button or navel is.

Inguinal Region

The region where the trunk and leg meet, pertaining to the groin area.

Pubic Region

The surface area located below the hips going inwards, where the genitals are located.

Acromial Region

The point of the shoulder, which is a part of the scapula.

Brachial Region

The surface region pertaining to the upper arm.

Antecubital Area

The area in the center front of the arm right where it bends.

Antebrachial Area

The surface region pertaining to the lower arm or forearm.

Carpal Region

The surface region pertaining to the wrist.

Oleocranal Region

The posterior region pertaining to the elbow.

Manus

The surface landmark term pertaining to the hand.

Palmar Region

The region pertaining to the palm of the hand.

Pollux

The anatomical term for the thumb.

Digital Region

The surface region pertaining to a finger or a toe.

Coxal Region

The surface region pertaining to the hips.

Femoral Region

The surface region pertaining to the thigh.

Patellar Region

The surface region pertaining to the kneecap.

Curl Region

The surface region pertaining to the lower leg.

Fibular Region

The lateral side of the lower leg (historically referred to as the peroneal region).

Pedal Region

The surface region pertaining to the foot.

Tarsal Region

The surface region pertaining to the ankle.

Holox

The anatomical term for the big toe or great toe.

Calcaneal Area

The area pertaining to the heel of the foot.

Plantar Region

The surface region pertaining to the sole of the foot.

Popliteal Region

The region located on the posterior side (back) of the knee.

Sural Zone

The posterior surface region of the calf.

Superior

Directional term meaning towards the head.

Inferior

Directional term meaning away from the head.

Medial

Directional term meaning towards the midline of the body.

Lateral

Directional term meaning away from the midline of the body.

Intermediate

Directional term describing a position located in between medial and lateral.

Proximal

Directional term used primarily for limbs meaning closer to the point of origin.

Distal

Directional term used primarily for limbs meaning further away from the point of origin.

Superficial

Directional term meaning towards the surface of the body.

Deep

Directional term meaning away from the surface of the body or towards the inside.