Human Anatomy: Levels of Organization

Study Notes

Nasal: Pertaining to the nose
Oral: Relates to the mouth area
Buccal: Refers to the cheek region, lateral to the oral area
Cervical: Indicates the neck region
Acromial: Describes the outer part of the shoulder
Sternal: Pertains to the sternum or breastbone area
Axillary: Refers to the armpit region
Mammary: Relates to the breast area
Branchiate: Denotes the area near the arm, often associated with brachial (arm)
Antecubital: Refers to the front of the elbow
Abdominal: Relates to the abdomen, the area between the chest and pelvis
Umbilical: Indicates the area around the navel
Carpal: Pertains to the wrist region
Digital: Refers to the fingers or toes
Genital: Relates to the reproductive organs
Patellar: Pertains to the kneecap area
Crural: Refers to the leg region between the knee and ankle
Tarsal: Relates to the ankle area

Occipital: Refers to the back of the head
Cephalic: Pertains to the head region
Acromial: Also describes the outer shoulder area, similar to the anterior reference
Vertebral: Relates to the spine region
Cubital: Refers to the back of the elbow
Lumbar: Indicates the lower back area
Sacral: Pertains to the area between the hips, at the base of the spine
Glutes: Refers to the buttocks region
Popliteal: Indicates the area behind the knee
Sural: Pertains to the calf region
Calcaneal: Refers to the heel area
Plantar: Relates to the bottom of the foot