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Anatomical Terms
Anatomical terminology of the areas of the body.
Term | Meaning |
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Crural | Leg |
Coxal | Hip |
Costal | Ribs |
Cephalic | Head |
Celiac | Abdomen |
Acromial | Point of the shoulder |
Sacral | Posteriar region between the hipbones |
Popliteal | Area behind the knee |
Perineal | Region between the anus and the external reporductive organs |
Brachial | Arm |
Vertebral | Spinal column |
Tarsal | Instep of the foot (ankle) |
Antecubital | Space in front of the elbow |
Antebrachial | Forearm |
Abdominal | Region between the thorax and pelvis |
Umbilical | Navel |
Pectoral | Chest |
Patellar | Front of the knee |
Palmar | Palm of the hand |
Otic | Ear |
Orbital | Eye cavity |
Sternal | Middle of the thorax, anteriorly |
Plantar | Sole of the foot |
Pelvic | Pelvis |
Pedal | Foot |
Oral | Mouth |
Digital | Finger |
Cubital | Elbow |
Cervical | Neck |
Nasal | Nose |
Mental | Chin |
Mammary | Breast |
Lumbar | Region of the lower back between the ribs and the pelvis (loin) |
Carpal | Wrist |
Inguinal | Depressed area of the abdominal wall near the thigh (groin) |
Gluteal | Buttocks |
Genital | Reproductive organs |
Buccal | Cheek |
Axillary | Armpit |
Frontal | Forehead |
Femoral | Thigh |
Dorsum | Back |
Occipital | Lower posterior region of the head |