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Anatomy Ch. 1 Lab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Proximal | closest to the trunk |
| Distal | furthest from the trunk |
| Anterior | front |
| Posterior | back |
| Dorsal | back |
| Ventral | front |
| Medial | midline |
| Lateral | towards the sides |
| Superficial | outside |
| Deep | inside |
| Superior | up |
| Inferior | down |
| Caudal | neck |
| Cranial | head |
| Axial Division | head and trunk |
| Appendicular Division | apppendages |
| Cephalic Region | the head |
| Frontal Area | forehead |
| Orbital Area | eyes |
| Nasal Area | nose |
| Oral Area | mouth |
| Mental Area | chin |
| Otic Area | ear |
| Occipital Area | base of the back of the skull |
| Cervical Region | neck |
| Thoracic Region | chest |
| Sternal Area | sternum |
| Axillary Area | armpit |
| Mammary Area | breasts |
| Abdominal Region | belly |
| Umbilical Area | belly button |
| Pelvic Region | between umbilical and external genitalia |
| Inguinal Area | external genitalia (parts region) |
| Pubic Region | external genitalia (parts) |
| Back Region | between neck and butt |
| Scapular Area | shoulder blades |
| Vertebral Area | top of spine |
| Lumbar Area | bottom of spine |
| Sacral Area | butt crack |
| Gluteal Area | butt cheeks |
| Perineal Area | between genitals and anus |
| Upper Limb Region | arm |
| Acromial Area | top of shoulders |
| Brachial Area | upper arm |
| Antecubital Region | inner elbow crack |
| Olecranal | elbow point |
| Antebrachial Area | forearm |
| Carpal Area | wrist |
| Manus Region | hand |
| Pollex Area | thumb |
| Metacarpal Area | hand bones |
| Palmer Area | palm |
| Digital Area | finger |
| Lower Limb Region | leg |
| Coxal Area | hips |
| Femoral Area | thigh |
| Patellar Area | knee |
| Popliteal Area | back of knee |
| Crural Area | shin |
| Sural Area | calf |
| Fibular Area | lateral side of lower leg |
| Pedal Region | foot |
| Tarsal Area | ankle |
| Calcaneous Area | heel |
| Metatarsal Area | foot bones |
| Digital Area | toes |
| Plantar Area | bottom of the foot |
| Hallux | big toe |
| Sagittal Plane | cut on midline |
| Parasagital Plane | cut vertical |
| Transverse Plane | cut horizontal |
| Coronal Plane | separates front and back |