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Body terminology
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| External | Exterior (generally used for organs) |
| Internal | Interior (generally used for organs) |
| Profundus | Deep |
| Median | Sagital |
| Longitudinal plane | Splits body medially |
| Rostral | Beak (nose) |
| Brachium | Upper arm |
| Antebrachium | Elbow on down |
| Manus | Wrist and hand |
| Carpus | Wrist |
| Digits | Hand |
| Pelvis | Pelvic bones |
| Perineum | Pelvic bones |
| Gluteal region | About belt level to gluteal fold |
| Thigh | Gluteal fold to knee |
| Crus | Lower leg from knee to ankle |
| Digits | Foot |
| Pes | Tarsus and digits together |
| Costal | Ribs |