Anatomical Terminology and Regional Terms

Vocabulary flashcards covering the anatomical position and specific body regional terms listed in the lecture transcript.

Anatomical position

The standard position that the body demonstrates to perform and understand anatomical terminology, characterized by a person facing straight, feet together, thumbs pointing away from the body, toes facing forward, and palms of hands facing forward.

Cephalic region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 1).

Cervical region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 2).

Thoracic region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 3).

Axillary region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 4).

Abdominal region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 5).

Coxal region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 6).

Inguinal region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 7).

Lumbar region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 8).

Sacral region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 9).

Gluteal region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 10).

Brachial region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 11).

Antecubital region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 12).

Antebrachial region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 13).

Carpal region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 14).

Digital regions (upper limb)

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 15).

Pollex region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 16).

Femoral region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 17).

Patellar region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 18).

Popliteal region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 19).

Crural region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 20).

Sural region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 21).

Tarsal region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 22).

Digital region (lower limb)

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 23).

Hallux region

An anatomical body region designated for identification in Chapter 1 exercises (Region 24).