Exercise 1-3 Regional Terms

Sural

Calf or posterior surface of the leg

Popliteal

Posterior knee area (back of knee)

plantar

Sole of the foot (bottom of foot)

Tarsal

ankle region

Abdominal

anterior body trunk inferior to ribs

Antecubital

anterior surface of elbow, inside soft area

Axillary

armpit area

Occipital

back of head/base of skull

Nuchal

back of neck (posterior)

Sternal

breastbone area

Orbital

eye cavity

digital

fingers or toes

Patellar

front of knee (kneecap)

Pubic

genital region

Inguinal

groin area (area of hernias common in men)

Calcaneal

heel of foot

Lumbar

lower back

Cervical

neck region

Nasal

nose area

Pelvic

pelvis region

mamary

pertaining to the breast

Gluteal

pertaining to the buttocks

Buccal

pertaining to the cheek

Thoracic

pertaining to the chest

mental

pertaining to the chin

Otic

pertaining to the ear

Antebrachial

pertaining to the forearm

Frontal

pertaining to the forehead

oral

pertaining to the mouth

Umbilical

pertaining to the navel

Palmar

pertaining to the palm of the hand

Femoral

pertaining to the thigh

Carpal

pertaining to the wrist

Acromial

point of shoulder

Crural

shin-front of the lower leg

Scapular

shoulder blade region

Cranial

skull or head end

Vertebral

spinal column

Brachial

upper arm