1. Regional Term Notes

2. Regional Terms: Anterior Landmarks
Abdominal – abdomen
Acromial – point of shoulder
Antecubital – front of elbow
Axillary – armpit
Brachial – arm
Buccal – cheek

3. Carpal – wrist
Cervical – neck
Coxal – hip
Crural – leg
Digital – fingers, toes
Femoral - thigh

4. Inguinal – groin
Nasal – nose
Oral – mouth
Orbital – eye cavity
Patellar – anterior knee
Pelvic - area overlying the pelvis interiorly

5. Pubic – genital area
Sternal – breastbone
Tarsal – ankle
Thoracic – chest
Umbilical – navel

6. Anterior Body Landmarks Slide 1.24 Figure 1.5a
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7. Regional Terms: Posterior Landmarks
Cephalic – head
Deltoid – curve of shoulder
Gluteal – buttock
Lumbar – lower back
Occipital – back of head
Popliteal – back of knee

8. Sacral - area between hips
Scapular - shoulder blades
sural – back of the leg
vertebral – spine

9. Posterior Body Landmarks Slide 1.25 Figure 1.5b
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