Anatomical Terminology Review: Body Regions and Terms

A set of vocabulary flashcards mapping anatomical terms to their definitions.

Cephalic

Relating to the head.

Frontal

Relating to the forehead.

Orbital

Relating to the eye area (eye socket).

Nasal

Relating to the nose.

Buccal

Relating to the cheek.

Oral

Relating to the mouth.

Mental

Relating to the chin.

Cervical

Relating to the neck.

Thoracic

Relating to the chest.

Sternal

Relating to the breastbone (sternum).

Axillary

Relating to the armpit.

Mammary

Relating to the breast.

Abdominal

Relating to the abdomen.

Umbilical

Relating to the navel (belly button).

Pelvic

Relating to the pelvis.

Inguinal

Relating to the groin.

Pubic

Relating to the genital region.

Thorax

Chest cavity.

Abdomen

Abdominal cavity.

Back (Dorsum)

Back; upper limb.

Acromial

Point of the shoulder.

Brachial

Arm (upper arm).

Antecubital

Front of the elbow.

Olecranal

Back of the elbow.

Antebrachial

Forearm.

Carpal

Wrist.

Manus

Hand.

Metacarpal

Back of the hand.

Palmar

Palm of the hand.

Pollex

Thumb.

Digital (Manus)

Fingers.

Coxal

Hip.

Femoral

Thigh.

Patellar

Front of the knee (kneecap).

Popliteal

Back of the knee.

Crural

Shin (anterior leg).

Sural

Calf (posterior leg).

Fibular/Peroneal

Side of the leg.

Pedal

Foot.

Tarsal

Ankle.

Calcaneal

Heel.

Metatarsal

Top of the foot.

Digital (Pedal)

Toes.

Plantar

Sole of the foot.

Hallux

Big toe.

Otic

Ear.

Occipital

Back of the head.

Scapular

Shoulder blade region.

Vertebral

Spinal column.

Lumbar

Lower back (loin).

Sacral

Area between hips (sacrum).

Gluteal

Buttock.

Perineal

Region between the anus and external genitalia.