Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

Oral

mouth region

Cervical

Neck Area

Axillary

armpit area

Abdominal

Abdomen Region

Brachial

Upper Arm- Bicep Area

Carpal

Wrist Region

Patellar

kneecap (anterior)

Crural

Shin region

Frontal

Forehead Region

Orbital

Eye region

Sternal

sternum area

Thoracic

chest region

Femoral (anterior)

thigh area

Otic

ear region

Occipital

lower head region

Vertebral

spine region

Scapular

Shoulder blade region

Dorsal

Back Region

Gluteal

Butt Area

Femoral (Posterior)

back of thigh

plantar

sole of foot

Anterior (Ventral)

towards the front (anywhere on the body)

Posterior (dorsal)

Towards the back (anywhere on the body)

Proximal

Closer to the attachment point ( hip or shoulder) on torso (can only use for limbs)

Distal

Further from attachment point (hip or shoulder) on torso (can only use for limbs)

Superficial

Closer to surface (anywhere)

Deep

Further from surface (anywhere)

Superior (cranial)

towards the head, above (only on torso or face)

Inferior (caudal)

Towards the ail, below (only on torso or face)

Lateral

away from midline (anywhere)

Medial

Closer to midline (anywhere)