Language of Anatomy

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Cards In This Set

Front Back
Gross anatomy
The study of body structures visible to the naked eye
Anatomical position
Body erect, feet slightly apart, and arms at side with palms facing forward
Axial
The head, neck, and trunk (the axis of the body)
Appendicular
The limbs and their attachments
Abdominal
The anterior body trunk inferior to the ribs
Acromial
The point of the shoulder
Antebrachial
The forearm
Antecubital
The anterior surface of the elbow
Axillary
The armpit
Brachial
The upper arm
Buccal
The cheek
Carpal
The wrist
Cephalic
The head
Cervical
The neck region
Coxal
The hip