Anatomical Terminology
- 2 posterior regions of the head :: otic, occipital
- 5 anterior regions of the pelvis :: coxal, inguinal, perineal, pubic, pudendal
- 7 posterior regions of the trunk :: vertebral, scapular, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, gluteal
- 8 anterior regions of the trunk :: acromial, throacic, pectoral, mammary, sternal, abdominal, umbilical, caudal
- 9 anterior head regions :: cephalic, frontal, orbital, nasal, oral, mental, buccal, lingual, cervical
- 9 upper body regions :: axillary, brachial, antebrachial, cubital, antecubital, olecranon, carpal, manual, digital
- 13 lower extremity regions :: femoral, geniculate, patellar, popliteal, crural, sural, fibular (peroneal), tarsal, calcaneal, pedal, dorsum, plantar, digital
- abdominal :: abdomen
- abdominal cavity :: Cavity housing intestines
- acromial :: shoulder
- anatomical position :: erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms anterior and thumbs lateral
- antebrachial :: forearm
- anterior (ventral) :: toward the front
- appendicular :: limbs
- axial :: head, neck, trunk
- axillary :: armpit
- brachial :: upper arm
- buccal :: cheek
- calcaneal :: heel
- cardiovascular system function :: transports nutrients and waste, immune function
- cardiovascular system parts :: heart, blood vessels, and blood
- carpal :: wrist
- caudal :: toward the tail
- cephalic :: head
- cervical :: neck
- coxal :: hip
- cranial cavity :: houses the brain
- crural :: lower leg
- cubital :: elbow
- deep :: away from the surface
- digestive system function :: mechanical and chemical breakdown of ingested foods and absorption
- digestive system parts :: mouth, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus
- digital :: fingers, toes
- distal :: away from the point of attachment
- dorsal body cavities :: cranial and vertebral
- dorsum :: top of foot
- endocrine system function :: secretes hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and metabolism by body cells
- endocrine system parts :: pituitary, thymus, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pineal, ovaries, testes, and pancreas
- femoral :: thigh
- frontal/coronal plane :: vertical plane dividing the body or structure into anterior and posterior portions
- geniculate :: knee
- gluteal :: butt
- inferior :: below
- inguinal :: groin
- inner serous membrane :: visceral
- integumentary function :: regulation, protection, prevents water loss
- integumentary system parts :: hair, skin, nails, sweat glands
- lateral :: away from the midline
- ligaments :: attach bone to bone
- LLQ :: colon, small intestine, ureter
- LRQ :: appendix, cecum
- lumbar :: area of back between ribs and hips
- lymphatic system function :: immune response, circulatory functions, fat absorbtion
- lymphatic system parts :: vessels, nodes, spleen, thymus, tonsils, and lymph tissue
- mammary :: breast
- manual :: hand
- medial :: toward the midline
- mediastinum :: space between the lungs
- mental :: chin
- midsaggital (median) plane :: lies on midline
- muscular system function :: movements, posture, and generates heat
- nasal :: nose
- nervous system functions :: sensory input, integration, motor output
- nervous system parts :: brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory receptors
- occipital :: back of head
- olecranon :: back of elbow
- oral :: mouth
- orbital :: eye
- otic :: ear
- outer serous membrane :: parietal
- parasagittal plane :: offset from the midline or midsagittal plane
- patellar :: front of knee
- pedal :: foot
- pelvic cavity :: holds urogenital organs, urinary bladder, reproductive organs
- pericardium :: contains the heart
- perineal :: region between the anus and external genitalia (entire pelvic floor)
- perotineal cavity :: space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum
- plantar :: sole of foot
- pleural :: contains the lungs
- popliteal :: back of knee
- posterior :: toward the back
- posterior (dorsal) :: toward the back
- prone :: lying face down
- proximal :: closer to the point of attachment
- pubic :: genital region
- pudendal :: external genitalia
- Reproductive system function :: reproduction, produce sex cells and hormones
- reproductive system parts (male) :: testes, prostate, scrotum, penis, and the duct system
- reproductive system parts (women) :: ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, mammary glands, and vagina
- respiratory system function :: oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange
- respiratory system parts :: nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
- sacral :: lower back, sacrum
- scapular :: shoulder blade
- serous membrane function :: minimizes friction and wear on organs
- skeletal system functions :: provides support, strength, protection, and mineral/fat storage; blood cells made in bone marrow
- skeletal system parts :: bones, cartilages, ligaments, and tendons
- sternal :: breastbone area
- superficial :: near the surface
- superior :: above
- supine :: lying face up
- sural :: calf
- tarsal :: ankle
- tendons :: attach muscle to bone
- thoracic cavity :: mediastinum, pleural, pericardial
- thoracic/pectoral :: chest
- transverse (horizontal) plane :: divides the body into superior and inferior parts
- ULQ :: stomach, pancreas, spleen
- umbilical :: belly button, navel
- urinary system functions :: waste removal, regulates pH, water balance
- urinary system parts :: kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
- URQ :: liver, gallbladder
- ventral body cavities :: thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, serous membranes
- vertebral :: spine
- vertebral cavity :: contains the spinal cord