BIO-201L Topic 1 Terms List - Anatomy, Physiology, and Homeostasis

Vocabulary flashcards covering anatomical terms, movement terminology, abdominopelvic regions and quadrants, directional terms, sectional planes, body cavities, and cellular/chemical terms from Grand Canyon University's BIO-201L Topic 1 terms list.

Frons (Frontal)

Forehead

Oculus (Ocular, Orbital)

Eye

Nasus (Nasal)

Nose

Auris (Otic)

Ear

Bucca (Buccal)

Cheek

Mentis (Mental)

Chin

Oris (Oral)

Mouth

Cervicis (Cervical)

Neck

Thoracic (Thorax)

Chest

Mamma (Mammary)

Breast

Abdomen (Abdominal)

Abdomen

Umbilicus (Umbilical)

Navel

Axilla (Axillary)

Armpit

Brachium (Brachial)

Arm

Antecubital

Front of elbow

Antebrachium (Antebrachial)

Forearm

Carpus (Carpal)

Wrist

Palma (Palmar)

Palm

Pollex

Thumb

Digits (Phalanges)

Fingers or Toes

Inguen (Inguinal)

Groin

Femur (Femoral)

Thigh

Patella (Patellar)

Knee cap

Crus (Crural)

Lower Leg

Tarsus (Tarsal)

Ankle

Hallux

Great toe

Pes (Pedal)

Foot

Acromion (Acromial)

Top of shoulder

Dorsum (Dorsal)

Back

Olecranon (Olecranal)

Back of elbow

Lumbus (Lumbar)

Loin

Gluteus (Gluteal)

Butt

Popliteus (Popliteal)

Back of knee

Sura (Sural)

Calf

Calcaneus (Calcaneal)

Heel

Planta (Plantar)

Sole of foot

Flexion

Decreases joint angle- brings the join in

Extension

Increases joint angle-opens up

Hyperextension

Extension past the normal point

Adduction

Brings body part towards midline on coronal plane

Abduction

Takes body part away from midline on coronal plane

Supination

Palms facing forward/upwards (like holding a bowl of soup)

Pronation

Palms facing downward/backwards

Internal / Medial Rotation

Turn inwards

External / Lateral Rotation

Turn outward

Protraction

Move anteriorly on a horizontal plane

Retraction

Move posteriorly on a horizontal plane

Plantar Flexion

Ankle extension full bottom of foot showing

Dorsiflexion

Ankle flexion

Opposition

Specialized thumb movement, touch thumb to 5th finger

Depression

Lower or drop a body part vertically

Elevation

Raise or lift a body part vertically

Eversion

Roll ankle inward, sole of foot points laterally

Inversion

Roll ankle outward, sole of foot points medially

Right Upper Quadrant

Liver, gallbladder, large intestine, and small intestine

Right Lower Quadrant

Appendix

Left Upper Quadrant

Stomach, spleen

Left Lower Quadrant

Urinary bladder

Epigastric Region

Liver and stomach

Umbilical Region

Gallbladder, large and small intestines

Hypogastric Region

Appendix and bladder (urinary)

Anterior (Ventral)

Front

Posterior (Dorsal)

Back

Cranial (Cephalic)

Head

Superior

Above

Inferior

Below

Superficial

Closer to body surface

Deep

Further from body surface

Proximal

Toward base

Distal

Away from base

Medial

Towards midline

Lateral

Away from midline

Transverse Plane

Separates superior and inferior

Midsagittal Plane

Right and left equally

Parasagittal Plane

Right and left unequally

Frontal (Coronal) Plane

Anterior and posterior

Viscera

Internal organs that are partially or fully enclosed by body cavity

Serous Membrane

Two layered membrane with fluid between layers

Visceral Layer

Lines visceral organs

Parietal Layer

Lines inner surface of body cavity

Pleural Cavity (Right and Left)

Lungs

Mediastinum

Trachea, esophagus, major vessels

Pericardium

Within mediastinum, contains heart

Abdominal Cavity

Digestive organs and glands

Pelvic Cavity

Urinary bladder, reproductive organs, last part of digestive tract

Hydrophobic

Water fearing

Hydrophilic

Water attracted