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Muscle Location Term
Definition of muscle location terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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) |