Human Anatomy and Physiology Compendium: Detailed Study of Structural Organization from Atoms to Organ Systems; Anatomical Directions, Planes, Cavities, and Regional Divisions; Cellular and Tissue Structure, Organelles, Membrane Dynamics, and Molecular Co

Human Anatomy and Physiology Compendium: Detailed Study of Structural Organization from Atoms to Organ Systems; Anatomical Directions, Planes, Cavities, and Regional Divisions; Cellular and Tissue Structure, Organelles, Membrane Dynamics, and Molecular Components; Homeostasis Mechanisms, Negative and Positive Feedback Loops, and Thermoregulation; Musculoskeletal System, Skeletal Growth and Remodeling, Integumentary Structures, Glandular and Endocrine Functions; Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems; Nervous System, Sensory Organs, and Functional Integration of Organ Systems; Developmental Anatomy, Embryology, and Comparative Physiology; Clinical Applications Exam Questions Provided with A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 Superior (cranial) toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above Inferior (caudal) away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below Ventral (anterior) toward or at the front of the body; in front of Dorsal (posterior) Toward or at the back of the body; behind Medial toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of Lateral away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of Intermediate between a more medial and a more lateral structure Proximal closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk Distal farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk Superficial toward or at the body surface Deep (internal) away from the body surface; more internal Anatomical Position erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, head facing forward, internationally know Directional Terms allow us to explain where one body structure is in relation to another Axial fundamental division of our body. Makes up the main axis of our body, includes the head, neck, and trunk. Appendicular fundamental division of our body. relating to the limbs and their attachments to the axis. Regional Terms used to designate specific areas within major body divisions Abdominal pertaining to the anterior body trunk region inferior to the ribs Acromial pertaining to the point of the shoulder Antebrachial pertaining to the forearm Antecubital pertaining to the anterior surface of the elbow Axillary pertaining to the armpit Brachial pertaining to the arm Buccal pertaining to the cheek Carpal Pertaining to the wrist Cephalic pertaining to the head Cervical pertaining to the neck region Coxal pertaining to the hip Crural pertaining to the leg Digital pertaining to the fingers or toes Femoral pertaining to the thigh Fibular (peroneal) pertaining to the side of the leg Frontal pertaining to the forehead Hallux pertaining to the great toe Inguinal pertaining to the groin