Anatomy & Physiology: General Anatomical Terminology and Regions Unit 1 Quest Prep

Farther from the point of attachment or origin.

Closer to the point of attachment or origin.

Toward the midline of the body.

Away from the midline of the body.

Nearer to the surface of the body.

Farther from the surface of the body.

Above or higher in position.

Below or lower in position.

Front or belly side of the body.

Back side of the body.

Toward the head.

Toward the tail or lower part of the body.

Vertical plane dividing body into front and back parts.

Vertical plane dividing body into equal left and right halves.

Vertical plane dividing body into unequal left and right parts.

Horizontal plane dividing body into upper and lower parts.

Relates to the cheek area of the face.

Area surrounding the eyes.

Neck area.

Chin area.

Relates to the mouth.

Forehead area.

Relates to the nose.

Back of the head.

Area between chest and pelvis.

Point of the shoulder.

Thumb side of the forearm.

Pinky side of the forearm.

Armpit area.

Upper arm area.

Wrist area.

Fingers or toes.

Groin area.

Hand area.

Spinal column area.

Back of the elbow.

Thumb.

Shoulder blade area.

Area around the navel (belly button).

Breastbone area.

Muscle separating thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Chest area including the ribs and vertebrae.

Heel of the foot.

Hip area.

Front of the lower leg (shin).

Thigh area.

Buttock area.

Big toe.

Lower back area.

Front of the knee.

Foot area.

Sole of the foot.

Back of the knee.

Area over the pubic bone.

Area between the hips at the base of the spine.

Ankle area.

Back of the hand or top of the foot.

Smaller bone of the lower leg, lateral to the tibia.

Upper central region of the abdomen above the stomach.

Upper left and right regions beneath the ribs.

Lower central region of the abdomen below the stomach.

Lower left and right regions near the groin.

Middle left and right regions of the abdomen.

Central region of the abdomen around the navel.