Anatomical Terminology, Landmarks, Systems, and Movement Flashcards

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering anatomical surface regions, directional terminology, body systems, bone locations, muscle structures, and functional joint movements from the lecture transcript.

Cephalic

The head, which is subdivided into the cranium (skull) and facies (face).

cervical

The neck region (cervical) that connects the head to the main body trunk.

Axillary

Anterior surface anatomical landmark referring to the armpit (Axilla).

Brachial

Anatomical region referring to the arm (Brachium).

Antecubital

Anterior upper limb landmark referring to the front of the elbow (Antecubitis).

Antebrachial

Anatomical region referring to the forearm (Antebrachium).

Carpal

Anatomical region referring to the wrist (Carpus).

Pollex

The specific anatomical term for the thumb.

Popliteal

Posterior lower limb landmark referring to the back of the knee (Popliteus).

Sural

Posterior lower limb landmark referring to the calf (Sura).

Calcaneus

Posterior lower limb landmark referring to the heel of the foot (calcaneal region).

Plantar

Posterior lower limb landmark referring to the sole of the foot (Planta).

Anatomical Position

Standard standing position used for the study of anatomy in the living where palms are turned forward and forearm bones are parallel to ensure precise communication.

Anterior / Ventral

Directional terms meaning front or towards the front of the body.

Posterior / Dorsal

Directional terms meaning in back or behind.

Proximal / Distal

Directional terms used exclusively on the limbs (not on the head or trunk) to denote position relative to the point of attachment.

Superior

Directional term meaning towards the head.

Ulna

The medial bone of the forearm located on the pinkie side of the antebrachial region.

Radius

The bone of the forearm located on the thumb side of the antebrachial region.

Tibia

The medial and innermost bone of the leg.

Fibula

The lateral bone of the leg.

Belly

The part of the muscle that contracts (shortens).

Tendon

Rope-like connective tissue that attaches muscles to bone.

Ligament

Strap-like connective tissue that attaches bone to bone.

Aponeurosis

A wide, flat tendon.

Origin

The less movable, more medial, or more proximal attachment of a muscle.

Insertion

The more movable, more lateral, or more distal attachment of a muscle.

Agonist

Muscle that performs the specific action spoken about.

Antagonist

Muscle with an action opposite to the action of an agonist.

Supination

Forearm movement turning the hand like holding a bowl of soup.

Opposition

Movement of the thumb only, closing the thumb and pinkie together.

Eversion / Inversion

Movements of the foot only, where eversion turns the foot laterally and inversion turns it medially.

TOMB

Mnemonic standing for 'Tendons on muscle/bone'.

LOBB

Mnemonic standing for 'ligaments on bone/bone'.