1.1.2 HBS Terms

Ventral

The anterior or front side of the body; opposite of dorsal

Dorsal

the back or posterior part of the human body

Abdominal

The body space between the thorax (chest) and pelvis

Antecubital

the surface of the arm in front of the elbow (where IV's are inserted)

Axillary

the armpit

Brachial

the arm, specifically the upper arm

Buccal

Cheeks

Calaneal

Heel Bone

Carpal

Wrist

Cephalic

the head

Cervical

the spine that forms the neck: cervical vertebrae

Coxal

the hip

Digital

finger/toe

Femoral

the femur or thigh

Gluteal

the buttock region

Inguinal

the region of the groin

Lumbar

abdominal segment of the torso, between the diaphragm and the sacrum (pelvis).

Nasal

the nose

Occipital

the back of the head or skull

Olecranel

The elbow

Orbital

the eyes

Oral

the mouth

Pattelar

the kneecap

Pelvic

The lower part of the abdomen made up of the hip bones and the sacrum

Popliteal

The hollow at the back of the knee

Sacral

A triangular bone made up of five fused vertebrae and forming the posterior section of the pelvis.

Scapular

The shoulder blades

Sternal

Commonly known as the breastbone, is a long, narrow flat bone that serves as the keystone of the rib cage

Tarsal

Ankle

Thoracic

Chest area that encompasses other broken down parts

Umbilical

the bellybutton

Vertebral

Any of the bones or segments composing the spinal column

Superior

Situated toward the head and further away from the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being

Inferior

Situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being

Medial

Lying or extending in the middle; especially of a body part

Lateral

relating to the side; especially of a body part

Distal

Situated away from the point of attachment or origin or a central point; located away from the center of the body

Proximal

Situated next to or near the point of attachment or origin or a central point

Superficial

located near the surface

Deep

away from the surface or further into the body

Anterior

Situated towards the front of the the body

Posterior

Situated at or toward the hind part of the body