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