Regional Terms — Chapter 1

Regional Terms: 1-18

• $1$. abdominal — anterior body trunk inferior to ribs
• $2$. acromial — point of shoulder
• $3$. antecubital — anterior surface of elbow
• $4$. axillary — armpit
• $5$. brachial — arm
• $6$. buccal — cheek area
• $7$. carpal — wrist
• $8$. cervical — neck region
• $9$. coxal — hip
• $10$. crural — leg
• $11$. digital — fingers, toes
• $12$. femoral — thigh
• $13$. fibular — lateral part of leg
• $14$. inguinal — area where thigh meets body trunk; groin
• $15$. nasal — nose area
• $16$. oral — mouth
• $17$. orbital — eye area
• $18$. patellar — anterior knee

Regional Terms: 19-36

• $19$. pelvic — area overlying the pelvis anteriorly
• $20$. pubic — genital region
• $21$. sternal — breastbone area
• $22$. tarsal — ankle region
• $23$. thoracic — chest
• $24$. umbilical — navel
• $25$. calcaneal — heel of foot
• $26$. cephalic — head
• $27$. deltoid — curve of shoulder formed by large deltoid muscle
• $28$. gluteal — buttock
• $29$. lumbar — area of back between ribs and hips
• $30$. occipital — posterior surface of head
• $31$. popliteal — posterior knee area
• $32$. sacral — area between hips
• $33$. scapular — shoulder blade region
• $34$. sural — the posterior surface of lower leg; calf
• $35$. vertebral — area of spine
• $36$. plantar — sole of the foot

Context and Practical Notes

• These terms constitute standard anatomical vocabulary used to describe locations on the body.
• They are essential for clear communication in clinical settings, exams, and medical documentation.
• Many terms describe either a region of the axial skeleton (e.g., cephalic, cervical, thoracic, umbilical) or a limb/appendicular region (e.g., brachial, femoral, tarsal).
• Some terms include explicit details in their definitions, such as:
  • inguinal — area where thigh meets body trunk; groin
  • deltoid — curve of shoulder formed by large deltoid muscle
  • calcaneal — heel of foot
• Cross-referencing with directional and positional terms (e.g., anterior vs. posterior, superior vs. inferior) enhances precise description of injuries, anatomical relationships, and surgical planning.
• Real-world relevance: used in patient assessments, radiology reports, anatomy labs, and writing anatomical reports.
• Note: The list covers the anterior trunk, upper limbs, lower limbs, and specific surface landmarks; familiarity with these terms supports rapid location-based communication during clinical encounters.