PLTW HBS: Directional and Regional
Terms
Abdominal - ANS-Abdomen
Antecubital - ANS-Arm in the front of the elbow
Anterior - ANS-Situated in the direction of the front of the frame
Axillary - ANS-Armpit
Brachial - ANS-Arm
Buccal - ANS-Cheek
Calcaneal - ANS-Heel
Carpal - ANS-Wrist
Cephalic - ANS-Head
Cervical - ANS-Neck
Coxal - ANS-Hip
Deep - ANS-Away from the frame surface; greater inner
Digital - ANS-Toes
Directional Terms - ANS-Terms used to provide an explanation for wherein one body structure is
in relation to some other
Distal - ANS-Situated away from the point of attachment or foundation or a principal point;
placed faraway from the middle of the body
Dorsal - ANS-Being or positioned close to, on, or closer to the lower back or posterior a part of
the human frame
Femoral - ANS-Thigh
Terms
Abdominal - ANS-Abdomen
Antecubital - ANS-Arm in the front of the elbow
Anterior - ANS-Situated in the direction of the front of the frame
Axillary - ANS-Armpit
Brachial - ANS-Arm
Buccal - ANS-Cheek
Calcaneal - ANS-Heel
Carpal - ANS-Wrist
Cephalic - ANS-Head
Cervical - ANS-Neck
Coxal - ANS-Hip
Deep - ANS-Away from the frame surface; greater inner
Digital - ANS-Toes
Directional Terms - ANS-Terms used to provide an explanation for wherein one body structure is
in relation to some other
Distal - ANS-Situated away from the point of attachment or foundation or a principal point;
placed faraway from the middle of the body
Dorsal - ANS-Being or positioned close to, on, or closer to the lower back or posterior a part of
the human frame
Femoral - ANS-Thigh
