Human Anatomy and Physiology Terminology – Complete
Vocabulary for Body Regions, Planes, Systems, and
Cavities
cephalic - head
otic - ear
occipital - back off head
abdominal - gut
acromial - the point of the shoulder
antebrachial - forearm
brachial - arm
buccal - cheek
carpal - wrist
celiac - abdomen
cervical - neck
costal - ribs
coxal - hip
digital - fingers and toes
dorsal - back
femoral (femur) - thigh
frontal - forehead
, genital - reproductive organs
gluteal - butt
inguinal - groin
lumbar - lower back
mammary - nipple
nasal - nose
oral - mouth
orbital - eye cavity
palmar - palm
pectoral - chest
pedal - foot
pelvic - pelvis
sacral - between hips
sternal - breastbone
umbilical - navel/belly button
vertebral - spinal column
manus - hand
(think manual)
crural - lower leg
plantar - sole of foot
Vocabulary for Body Regions, Planes, Systems, and
Cavities
cephalic - head
otic - ear
occipital - back off head
abdominal - gut
acromial - the point of the shoulder
antebrachial - forearm
brachial - arm
buccal - cheek
carpal - wrist
celiac - abdomen
cervical - neck
costal - ribs
coxal - hip
digital - fingers and toes
dorsal - back
femoral (femur) - thigh
frontal - forehead
, genital - reproductive organs
gluteal - butt
inguinal - groin
lumbar - lower back
mammary - nipple
nasal - nose
oral - mouth
orbital - eye cavity
palmar - palm
pectoral - chest
pedal - foot
pelvic - pelvis
sacral - between hips
sternal - breastbone
umbilical - navel/belly button
vertebral - spinal column
manus - hand
(think manual)
crural - lower leg
plantar - sole of foot
