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Anatomy 328==Exam 1
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Anatomy
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09/29/2010

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Term
Anatomical position
Definition
A convention where the body is erect with the head, toes, and eyes facing forward abd the uper limbs positioned by the side of the body so that the palms are facing forward
Term
Lay term: Head
Anatomical term?
Definition
Cephalic
Term
Lay term: Neck
Definition
Cervical area
Term
Lay term: nape/back of neck
Definition
nuchal region
Term
Lay term: Trunk
Definition
Truncus
Term
Lay term: chest
Definition
thorax
Term
Lay term: abdomen
Definition
abdomen
Term
Lay term: pelvic region
Definition
pelvic region (area below abdomen)
Term
Lay term: Arm
Definition
Upper Limb
Term
Lay term: shoulder
Definition
Acromion
Term
Lay term: Armpit
Definition
Axillary region/Axilla
Term
Lay term: Arm
Definition
Brachium/brachial
Term
Lay term: Front of elbow
Definition
Cubital region
Term
Lay term: Back of elbow
Definition
posterior cubital region or olecranon region
Term
Lay term: Forearm
Definition
antebrachium/antebrachial
Term
Lay term: Hand
Definition
Manus
Term
Lay term: Wrist
Definition
Carpal region
Term
Lay term: Thumb
Definition
Pollex, digit 1
Term
Fingers
Definition
Digits 2,3,4,5
Term
Lay term: Leg
Definition
Lower Limb
Term
Lay term: Hip
Definition
Coxa
Term
Lay term: Thigh
Definition
femoral region
Term
Lay term: Front of the knee
Definition
Patellar region
Term
Lay term: Back of the knee
Definition
popliteral region
Term
Lay term: Leg
Definition
Crural region
Term
Lay term: Back of the leg
Definition
Sural region
Term
Lay term: Foot
Definition
Pes
Term
Lay term: Ankle
Definition
Tarsal region
Term
Lay term: Big toe
Definition
hallux
Term
Lay term: Bottom of foot
Definition
Plantar surface
Term
Anterior or Ventral
Definition
Towards the front surface of the body. (belly)
Term
Posterior or Dorsal
Definition
Toward or nearer the back of the body
Term
Superior (cranial)
Definition
Toward or nearer the top of the head
Term
Inferior (caudal)
Definition
Towards or nearer the bottom (either soles of the feet or tip of the tail)
Term
Proximal
Definition
Toward or nearer the attachment of a limb to a trunk.
Term
Distal
Definition
Away from or farther from the attatchment of a limb to the trunk.
Term
Medial
Definition
Toward or nearer the midline of the body
Term
Lateral
Definition
Away from or farther from the midline fo the body.
Term
Superficial
Definition
Toward or nearer the surface of the body
Term
Deep
Definition
Away from or farther from the surface of the body
Term
External
Definition
The part or parts of a hollow organ or bone that is nearer the surface of the body.
Term
Internal
Definition
The part or parts of a hollow organ or bone that is farther from the surface of the body.
Term
Internal
Definition
The part or parts of a hollow organ or bone that is farther from the surface of the body.
Term
Internal
Definition
The part or parts of a hollow organ or bone that is farther from the surface of the body.
Term
Internal
Definition
The part or parts of a hollow organ or bone that is farther from the surface of the body.
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