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Muscle Location Term
Definition of muscle location terms
Term | Meaning |
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Pectus | chest |
perineum | area between genitals and anus |
brachii | arm (or think branch) |
abdomen | abdominis |
oculi | eye |
cheek bone | zygomatic/zygomaticus |
oris | mouth |
external | outer |
internal | inner |
labii | lip |
superior | upper, above |
inferior | lower, below |
intermediate | between |
palmar | palm |
pollix | thumb |
dorsi | back |
lateral | side |
medial | median, middle, midline |
spine | spinalis |
supra | above |
sub or infra | below, under |
femoris | femur/thigh |
tibialis | tibia/lower leg |
clavius | clavicle |
capitis | head |
superficialias | superficial/ near surface |
hallucis | hallux (big toe) |