Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomical Terminology
I. General Terms:
A. Anatomy-
B. Physiology-C. Anatomical position-
II. Directional Terms:
| Superior- | Inferior- |
| Cranial- | Caudal- |
| Anterior- | Posterior- |
| Dorsal- | Ventral- |
| Medial- | Lateral- |
| Proximal- | Distal- |
| Superficial- | Deep- |
III. Planes of Section:
A. Sagittal-
B. Midsagittal (median sagittal)-
C. Frontal (Coronal)-
D. Transverse (Horizontal or Cross-section)-
IV. Regional Terms:
| cephalic- | costal- |
| cranial- | thoracic- |
| frontal- | abdominal- |
| occipital- | umbilical- |
| orbital- | gluteal- |
| oral- | inguinal- |
| buccal- | lumbar- |
| mental- | brachial- |
| cervical- | antebrachial- |
| acromial- | femoral- |
| pectoral (mammary)- | patellar- |
| axillary- | popliteal- |
| cubital (olecranon)- | crural- |
| carpal- | tarsal- |
| antecubital- | digital (phalangeal)- |
V. Body Cavities and Membranes
A. Dorsal Body Cavity
1. Cranial Cavity
2. Vertebral Cavity
B. Ventral Body Cavity
1. Thoracic Cavity
a. Pleural Cavity
b. Pericardial Cavity
2. Abdominopelvic Cavity
a. Abdominal Cavity
b. Pelvic Cavity
Last Updated 05/18/07
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