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