RYK: Anatomical Language

This term pertains to the lateral side of the leg.

Fibular (peroneal)

Which planes when passed through the body would result in four sections (with two upper sections each containing a piece of the heart and a piece of each lung)?

Frontal and Transverse

The armpit is to the upper limb as the ________ is to the lower limb.

Groin

The pelvic girdle is ________ to the ribs.

Inferior

The tibia is ________ to the femur.

Inferior

This term pertains to the groin where the thigh attaches to the pelvic region.

Inguinal

The right humerus and the right radius are ________.

Ipsilateral

The elbow is to the upper limb as the ________ is to the lower limb.

Knee

The ribs are ________ to the sternum.

Lateral

Which term pertains to the area of the lower back or loin?

Lumbar

Which term pertains to the breast?

Mammary

The ulna is ________ to the radius.

Medial

This plane divides the body into right and left halves.

Midsagittal

The humerus is ________ to the radius.

Proximal

Which term pertains to the genital area?

Pubic

The "scapular" area of the back contains the

Shoulder blades

The clavicle is ________ to the ribs.

Superior

Which term pertains to the calf?

Sural

What does the term "plantar" pertains to?

The sole of the foot

This is the area between the neck and abdomen.

Thoracic

This plane divides the body or organ into superior and inferior sections.

Transverse

The high point of the shoulder can be described using this term.

Acromial

This is the area between the elbow and wrist.

Antebrachial

Which term pertains to the anterior surface of the elbow region?

Antecubital

The sternum is ________ to the vertebral column.

Anterior

This is the area between the shoulder and elbow.

Brachial

This term refers to the arm (noun).

Brachial

The shoulder is to the upper limb as the ________ is to the lower limb.

Buttocks

This term pertains to the neck.

Cervical

The area containing the heart and lungs is the

Chest

The right fibula and left fibula are ________.

Contralateral

This plane divides the body or organ into anterior and posterior sections.

Coronal

Which term pertains to the hip?

Coxal

This term pertains to the anterior surface of the leg.

Crural

This is the area between the hip and knee.

Femoral

This plane divides the body or organ into unequal right and left sections.

Parasagittal

This term pertains to the anterior surface of the knee.

Patellar

Which term pertains to the trunk below the abdomen?

Pelvic

Which term pertains to the posterior surface of the knee?

Popliteal

The scapula is ________to the clavicle.

Posterior

"Olecranal" pertains to the

Posterior surface of the elbow

What does the term "axilla" (noun) refer to?

The armpit area.

What does the term "dorsum" (noun) refer to?

The back

What does the term "sternum" (noun) refer to?

The breast bone

Which term refers to the navel (noun)?

Umbilicus

In the anatomical position, the body is ________ with the arms straight and at the sides of the body.

Vertical