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Anatomical Terms: A Reference Guide, Quizzes of Nursing

Definitions for various anatomical terms related to the human body, including bones, regions, and processes. The terms cover different parts of the body, such as the head, spine, arms, legs, and joints.

Typology: Quizzes

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TERM 1
Sural
DEFINITION 1
Calf of the Leg
TERM 2
Sacral
DEFINITION 2
Part of the spinal column directly connected with or forms,
part of the pelvis; 5 fused vertebrae
TERM 3
Coxal
DEFINITION 3
Hip or Hip Joint
TERM 4
Fibular or Peroneal
DEFINITION 4
Outer side of the calf of the leg
TERM 5
Antebrachial
DEFINITION 5
Forearm, lower limb between elbow and hand divided into
the anterior/palmar or posterior/dorsal regions. Deep fascia
of foreaem
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Sural

Calf of the Leg

TERM 2

Sacral

DEFINITION 2

Part of the spinal column directly connected with or forms,

part of the pelvis; 5 fused vertebrae

TERM 3

Coxal

DEFINITION 3

Hip or Hip Joint

TERM 4

Fibular or Peroneal

DEFINITION 4

Outer side of the calf of the leg

TERM 5

Antebrachial

DEFINITION 5

Forearm, lower limb between elbow and hand divided into

the anterior/palmar or posterior/dorsal regions. Deep fascia

of foreaem

Antecubital

Relating to the region of the arm in front (anterior) of the

elbow

TERM 7

Crural

DEFINITION 7

Pertaining to the leg, between knee and ankle

TERM 8

Acromial

DEFINITION 8

Bony process on the scapula (shoulder blade), outer end of

the scapula; highest point of shoulder to which the

collarbone is attached

TERM 9

Axillary

DEFINITION 9

Armpit, directly under the joint where the arm connects to

the shoulder

TERM 10

Olecranal

DEFINITION 10

Process of ulna projecting behind the elbow joint

Perineal

Between anus and external genitalia

TERM 17

Mental

DEFINITION 17

Related to the Chin

TERM 18

Sternal

DEFINITION 18

Relating to the Sternum (shaped like a necktie, in center of

chest)

TERM 19

Mammary

DEFINITION 19

Relating to the Breasts

TERM 20

Nasal

DEFINITION 20

Relating to the Nose

Occipital

Back and lower part of head

TERM 22

Otic

DEFINITION 22

Ear

TERM 23

Lateral

DEFINITION 23

Away from the mid-line of the body, outer side of

TERM 24

Hallux

DEFINITION 24

Big Toe

TERM 25

Plantar

DEFINITION 25

Sole or Bottom of Foot

Popliteal

The hollow at the back of the knee

TERM 32

Oral

DEFINITION 32

Relating to the Mouth

TERM 33

Cervical

DEFINITION 33

Relating to the Neck

TERM 34

Metacarpal

DEFINITION 34

Any of the 5 bones of the hand

TERM 35

Frontal

DEFINITION 35

Relating to the forehead, front part of skull

Orbital

Cavity or Socket of Skull for Eye

TERM 37

Abdominal

DEFINITION 37

Relating to the Abdomen

TERM 38

Umbilical

DEFINITION 38

Relating to, or affecting the navel/umbilical cord

TERM 39

Pelvic

DEFINITION 39

Relating to, or situated in the bony pelvis

TERM 40

Inguinal

DEFINITION 40

Of the Groin

Pollex

Thumb

TERM 47

Palmar

DEFINITION 47

Relating to the Palm

TERM 48

Anterior/Ventral

DEFINITION 48

Toward front of the body

TERM 49

Posterior/Dorsal

DEFINITION 49

Toward the back of the body

TERM 50

Superior/Cephalic

DEFINITION 50

Cranial, toward head end or upper part of body; above

Inferior/

Caudal, way from head or lower part of body; below

TERM 52

Proximal

DEFINITION 52

Closer to origin of body or point of attachment

TERM 53

Distal

DEFINITION 53

Farther from origin of body or point of attachment

TERM 54

Superficial

DEFINITION 54

External, toward or at body surface

TERM 55

Deep

DEFINITION 55

Internal, away from body surface