Anatomy (Human) (Speedy Study Guides). Speedy Publishing

      

      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

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      COMPONENTS

      ROLE

      Skeletal System

      Muscular System

      Nervous System

      Respiratory System

      Cardiovascular System

      Lymphatic System

      Endocrine System

      Digestive System

      Urinary System

      Male Reproductive System

      Female Reproductive System

      Bones, Associated cartilages, Joints

      Muscles (Skeletal Muscles, Smooth mucles, Cardiac Muscles)

      Brain, Spinal Cord, Nerves, Nerve Endings

      Lungs, Nose, Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Alveolar sacs, Alveoli

      Heart, Blood vessels (Arteries, Veins and Capillaries), Blood

      Lymph vessels, Central lymphoid tissue, Peripheral Lymphoid Organs, Lymphocytes