Overview
This content provides anatomical terms used to describe regions of the human body, which are crucial for precise communication in anatomy and medical fields.
Major Body Regions
- Cranial refers to the head or skull region.
- Thoracic relates to the chest area.
- Abdominal indicates the area between the chest and pelvis.
- Pelvic refers to the lower torso between the abdomen and thighs.
- Lumbar is the lower back region.
- Sacral denotes the area near the base of the spine.
- Coxal pertains to the hip area.
- Femoral refers to the thigh.
Surface and Limb Regions
- Brachial refers to the upper arm.
- Antebrachial is the forearm.
- Carpal denotes the wrist.
- Manual relates to the hand.
- Digital refers to the fingers.
- Pollex is the thumb.
- Crural denotes the leg.
- Tarsal refers to the ankle.
- Pedal relates to the foot.
- Plantar is the sole of the foot.
- Hallux refers to the big toe.
- Calcaneal is the heel.
- Patellar indicates the front of the knee.
- Popliteal is the back of the knee.
- Olecranal denotes the elbow.
Trunk and Associated Areas
- Mammary refers to the breast region (female).
- Umbilical pertains to the navel.
- Sternal indicates the breastbone.
- Pectoral denotes the chest muscles.
- Abdominal references the belly area.
- Inguinal/Iliac relates to the groin.
Head and Facial Regions
- Frontal refers to the forehead.
- Orbital/Ocular refers to the eye area.
- Nasal is the nose.
- Oral denotes the mouth.
- Buccal refers to the cheek.
- Mental is the chin.
- Otic refers to the ear.
- Parietal indicates the upper side of the skull.
- Temporal refers to the side of the head.
Additional Anatomical Regions
- Scapular relates to the shoulder blade.
- Acromial denotes the shoulder tip.
- Axillary refers to the armpit.
- Vertebral is the spinal column.
- Perineal pertains to the area between the anus and genitals.
- Gluteal refers to the buttocks.
- Sural indicates the calf.
- Pubic relates to the genital area.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Cranial — head/skull region
- Brachial — upper arm
- Carpal — wrist
- Femoral — thigh
- Mammary — breast region (female)
- Umbilical — navel
- Olecranal — elbow
- Popliteal — back of the knee
- Plantar — sole of the foot
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review and memorize anatomical region terms.
- Practice identifying these regions on diagrams or yourself.
- Prepare for quizzes or practical exams on anatomical terminology.