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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
