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Anatomical Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cephalic | Head |
| Frontal | Forehead |
| Otic | Ear |
| Orbital | Eye |
| Nasal | Nose |
| Buccal | Cheek |
| Oral | Mouth |
| Mental | Chin |
| Occipital | Back of the head |
| Cervical | Neck |
| Thoracic | Chest |
| Sternal | Sternum |
| Axillary | Armpit |
| Mammary | Breast |
| Abdominal | Abdomen |
| Umbilical | Naval |
| Dorsal | Back |
| Scapular | Shoulder Blade |
| Vertebral | Spine |
| Lumbar | Lower Back |
| Sacral | Sacrum |
| Gluteal | Buttocks |
| Perineal | Between the anus and external genetalia |
| Pelvic | Pelvis |
| Inguinal | Groin |
| Pubic | Genital |
| Acromial | Shoulder |
| Brachial | Arm |
| Antecubital | Front of the elbow |
| Olecranal | Back of the elbow |
| Antebrachial | Forearm |
| Carpal | Wrist |
| Manus | Hand |
| Metacarpal | Knuckles |
| Palmar | Palm |
| Pollex | Thumb |
| Fingers/Toes | Digital |
| Coxal | Hip |
| Femoral | Thigh |
| Patellar | Front of the knee |
| Popliteal | Back of the knee |
| Crural | Leg |
| Sural | Calf |
| Tibia | Shin |
| Pedal | Foot |
| Tarsal | Ankle |
| Calcaneal | Heel |
| Metatarsal | Forefoot |
| Plantar | Bottom of the feet |
| Hallux | Big toe |