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ANATOMY (HUMAN)

Human Anatomy Terminologies

Anterior/Ventral - The front side of the human body in anatomic position for humans (ventral and anterior can’t be used interchangeably when talking about four-legged animals)

Posterior/Dorsal - The backside of the human body (posterior and dorsal can't be used interchangeably when talking about four-legged animals)

Superior - upper region of the body; can also be used to describe a part that is above another body part

Inferior - lower region of the body; can also be used to describe a part of the body that is below another body part

Medial - body part of region pertaining close the middle of the body

Lateral - body part of region referring the outside of the body

Distal - situated away from the point of attachment or origin; located away from the center of the body

Proximal - situated next to or near the point of attachment or origin; located toward the center of the body

Superficial - on or close to the skin

Deep - beneath the upper layer of the skin

Abdominal - referring to the midsection of the body

Antecubital - the front side of the elbow

Axillary - armpit

Buccal - cheek

Coxal - hip

Cephalic - head

Cervical - neck

Thoracic - chest

Pelvic - pelvis area

Inguinal - groin

Patellar - front of the knee

Tarsal - ankle

Digital - toes and fingers

Umbilical - belly button

Calcaneal - heel

Orbital - eyes

Nasal - nose

Oral - mouth

Femoral - thigh

Sternal - breastbone

Scapular - shoulder blades

Vertebral - referring to the backbone

Occipital - base of the skull