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Chapter 1
Anatomical Terms, Directions, Planes, and Body Systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abdominal | Abdomen |
| Acromial | Shoulder |
| Antebrachial | Forearm |
| Antecubital | Front of Elbow |
| Axillary | Armpit |
| Brachial | Arm |
| Buccal | Cheek |
| Carpal | Wrist |
| Celiac | Intestine |
| Cephalic | Head |
| Costal | Rib |
| Coxal | Hip |
| Crural | Leg |
| Cubital | Elbow |
| Digital | Fingers/Toes |
| Dorsal | Back |
| Femoral | Thigh |
| Frontal | Forehead |
| Gluteal | Buttock |
| Inguinal | Groin |
| Lumbar | Lower Back |
| Mammary | Breast |
| Manual | Hand |
| Mental | Chin |
| Nasal | Nose |
| Occipital | Back of Skull |
| Oral | Mouth |
| Orbital | Eye |
| Otic | Ear |
| Palmar | Palm |
| Patellar | Knee |
| Pectoral | Chest |
| Pedal | Foot |
| Pelvic | Pelvis |
| Plantar | Sole (Bottom of Foot) |
| Popliteal | Back of Kne |
| Pubic | Pubis |
| Sacral | Between the Hips |
| Sternal | Breastbone |
| Sural | Calf |
| Tarsal | Ankle |
| Umbilical | Navel/Bellybutton |
| Vertebral | Spine |
| Superior | body part is above or closer to the head |
| Inferior | body part is below or closer to the feet |
| Anterior | body part is toward the front |
| Posterior | body part is toward the back |
| Medial | body part is closer to the midline |
| Lateral | body part is away from the midline |
| Proximal | body part is closer to a point of attachment to the trunk |
| Superficial | situated near the surface |
| Deep | situated more internal |
| Sagittal Plane | divides the body into left and right portions |
| Transverse Plane | divides the body into superior and inferior portions |
| Coronal Plane | divides the body into anterior and posterior portions |
| Integumentary System | contains the skin, hair, and nails, the largest organ in the body, main function is protection against outside pathogens. |
| Skeletal System | main function is support and works with another system to allow movement of the body |
| Muscular System | main function is voluntary and involuntary movement of the body |
| Nervous System | transmits action potentials as a way for parts of the body to communicate with one another |
| Cardiovascular System | Transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body through blood vessels |
| Respiratory System | Exchange gases between tissues in the body |
| Digestive System | Breakdown food and absorb nutrients |
| Excretory System | Filter blood and remove wastes from the body |
| Endocrine System | Produce hormones and regulate hormone levels |
| Lymphatic System | Produce antibodies and an immune response to protect the body from pathogens inside the body |
| Reproductive System | Produce sex cells and nurture a developing offspring. |
| Distal | body part is farther away from a point of attachment to the trunk |
Created by:
julie.herber
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