Anatomical Regions and Terms (Head to Toes)

Vocabulary flashcards for anatomical regional terms from head to toes.

nasal

Pertaining to the nose.

oral

Pertaining to the mouth.

cervical

Pertaining to the neck.

deltoid

Pertaining to the shoulder; also the deltoid muscle of the shoulder.

axillary

Pertaining to the armpit.

brachial

Pertaining to the arm.

antecubital

Pertaining to the front of the elbow.

antebrachial

Pertaining to the forearm.

coxal

Pertaining to the hip.

carpal

Pertaining to the wrist.

cephalic

Pertaining to the head.

frontal

Pertaining to the forehead.

orbital

Pertaining to the eye socket or eye.

buccal

Pertaining to the cheek.

mental

Pertaining to the chin.

sternal

Pertaining to the sternum (breastbone).

pectoral

Pertaining to the chest.

mammary

Pertaining to the breast.

abdominal

Pertaining to the abdomen.

pelvic

Pertaining to the pelvis.

inguinal

Pertaining to the groin.

pubic

Pertaining to the pubic region.

thoracic

Pertaining to the chest.

palmar

Pertaining to the palm of the hand.

digital

Pertaining to the fingers.

femoral

Pertaining to the thigh.

patellar

Pertaining to the patella (kneecap).

crural

Pertaining to the leg.

pes

Pertaining to the foot.

tarsal

Pertaining to the ankle.

dorsum of the foot

The top surface of the foot.