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Define each of the following terms using pp. 11-19 in your Textbook, Essentials of Human
Anatomy and Physiology, by E. Marieb. Label the person with each term. Use this handout or
create flashcards to help you memorize these terms.
Term
anatomic
al
position
abdomina
l
acromial
antecubit
al
axillary
brachial
buccal
carpal
cervical
coxal
crural
digital
femoral
fibular
inguinal
nasal
oral
orbital
patellar
pelvic
pubic
sternal
tarsal
thoracic
umbilical
Posterior Anatomical Regions
calcaneal
cephalic
deltoid
femoral
gluteal
lumbar
occipital
olecranal
popliteal
sacral
scapular
sural
vertebral
plantar
Anatomical Directions
Term
left
right
superior
(cranial or
cephalad)
inferior
(caudal)
anterior
(ventral)
Definition
posterior
(dorsal)
medial
lateral
intermedi
ate
proximal
distal
superficia
l
(external)
deep
(internal)
Practice here: http://wps.aw.com/bc_marieb_ehap_10/178/45725/11705638.cw/index.html and here:
https://www.wisc-online.com/learn/general-education/anatomy-and-physiology1/ap15305/anatomicalterminology-relative-position
Practice: Use the correct directional term to complete the following statements.
1. The esophagus is ____________________ to the spinal cord.
2. The heart is _______________________ to the diaphragm and __________________ to the lungs.
3. The kidneys are _____________________ to the heart.
4. The knee is ____________________ to the hip but _____________________ to the foot.
5. The spine is _______________________ to the sternum.
6. The cranium is ___________________ to the scalp.
7. The nose is _____________________ to the ears.
8. The elbow is _________________________ to the
fingers.
Body Planes
Body Cavities
4. Identify the body cavities where the following surgical procedures would occur.
a. Removal of the uterus. __________________________
b. Coronary bypass surgery (heart surgery). __________________________
c. Removal of a serious brain tumor. __________________________
d.
e.
f.
g.