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A&P CH1 Body Regions
A&P CH1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abdominal | between the thorax and pelvis |
| acromial | the point of the shoulder |
| antebrachial | the forearm |
| antecubital | the space in front of the elbow |
| axillary | armpit |
| brachial | arm |
| buccal | cheek |
| carpal | wrist |
| celiac | abdomen |
| cephalic | head |
| cervical | neck |
| costal | ribs |
| coxal | hip |
| crural | leg |
| cubital | elbow |
| digital | finger |
| dorsal | back |
| femoral | thigh |
| frontal | forehead |
| genital | reproductive organs |
| gluteal | buttocks |
| inguinal | groin |
| lumbar | lower back between ribs and pelvis |
| mammary | breast |
| mental | chin |
| nasal | nose |
| occipital | lower posterior region of the head |
| oral | mouth |
| orbital | eye cavity |
| otic | ear |
| palmar | palm of the hand |
| patellar | front of the knee |
| pectoral | chest |
| pedal | food |
| pelvic | pelvis |
| perineal | between the anus and the external reproductive organs (perineum) |
| plantar | sole of foot |
| popliteal | area behind the knee |
| sacral | posterior region between the hip bones |
| sternal | middle of the thorax, anteriorly |
| tarsal | instep of the foot |
| umbilical | naval |
| vertebral | spinal column |