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Anatomical Terms
Anatomical terminology of the areas of the body.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Crural | Leg |
| Coxal | Hip |
| Costal | Ribs |
| Cephalic | Head |
| Celiac | Abdomen |
| Acromial | Point of the shoulder |
| Sacral | Posteriar region between the hipbones |
| Popliteal | Area behind the knee |
| Perineal | Region between the anus and the external reporductive organs |
| Brachial | Arm |
| Vertebral | Spinal column |
| Tarsal | Instep of the foot (ankle) |
| Antecubital | Space in front of the elbow |
| Antebrachial | Forearm |
| Abdominal | Region between the thorax and pelvis |
| Umbilical | Navel |
| Pectoral | Chest |
| Patellar | Front of the knee |
| Palmar | Palm of the hand |
| Otic | Ear |
| Orbital | Eye cavity |
| Sternal | Middle of the thorax, anteriorly |
| Plantar | Sole of the foot |
| Pelvic | Pelvis |
| Pedal | Foot |
| Oral | Mouth |
| Digital | Finger |
| Cubital | Elbow |
| Cervical | Neck |
| Nasal | Nose |
| Mental | Chin |
| Mammary | Breast |
| Lumbar | Region of the lower back between the ribs and the pelvis (loin) |
| Carpal | Wrist |
| Inguinal | Depressed area of the abdominal wall near the thigh (groin) |
| Gluteal | Buttocks |
| Genital | Reproductive organs |
| Buccal | Cheek |
| Axillary | Armpit |
| Frontal | Forehead |
| Femoral | Thigh |
| Dorsum | Back |
| Occipital | Lower posterior region of the head |