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Language of anatomy
Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abdominal | the part of the body of a vertebrate containing the digestive organs; the belly. In humans and other mammals, it is bounded by the diaphragm and the pelvis. |
| Antecubital | Pertaining to, or situated in the anterior or inner part of the elbow |
| Auxiliary | A person who is employed to assist other people in their work. Auxiliaries are often medical workers or members of the armed forces. |
| Brachial | Relating to the arm or to a structure resembling the arm. |
| Buccal | relating to the cheek. |
| Calcaneal | large and strong bone that forms the back of the foot and transfers most of the body weight from the lower extremity to the ground. |
| Carpal | relating to the bones forming the human carpus ( |
| Cervical | relating to the cervix. |
| Coxal | Hip bone; Coxal bone; Pelvic bone. The coxal bone (hip bone, pelvic bone) is a large, flattened, irregularly shaped bone, constricted in the center and expanded above and below. |
| Digital | the use of information and communications technologies in medicine and other health professions to manage illnesses and health risks and to promote wellness. |
| Femoral | the use of information and communications technologies in medicine and other health professions to manage illnesses and health risks and to promote wellness. |
| Gluteal | relating to the gluteus muscles. |
| Inguinal | of the groin. |
| Lumbar | relating to the lower part of the back. |
| Nasal | of, for, or relating to the nose. |
| Occipital | relating to or situated in the back of the head. |
| Olecranal | the large process of the ulna that projects behind the elbow, forms the bony prominence of the elbow, and receives the insertion of the triceps muscle. |
| Oral | Mouth region |
| Orbital | he bony cavity that contains the eyeball. |
| Patellar | The patellar tendon attaches the bottom of the kneecap (patella) to the top of the shinbone (tibia). |
| Pelvic | a bowl-like structure that sits below the abdominal cavity. |
| Popliteal | relating to or situated in the hollow at the back of the knee. |
| Sacral | relating to the sacrum. |
| Tarsal | a bone of the tarsus. |
| Thoracic | relating to the thorax. |
| Umbillical | relating to or affecting the navel or umbilical cord. |
| Vertebal | The vertebral body is the main portion of the vertebra. |
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