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