Directional Terms
This term means "above" or "toward the head"
Superior
This part of the axial region refers to the mouth
Oral
This part of the upper extremity refers to the armpit
Axillary
This is the only type of liquid connective tissue
Blood
This tissue is found in the brain and spinal cord and includes three parts
Nervous
This term refers to the back of the body
Posterior
This part of the axial region refers to the nose
Nasal
This part of the upper extremity refers to the wrist
Carpal(s)
This kind of tissue lines or covers internal and external body structures and cavities
Epithelial
The body is in this position when it is standing upright with palms facing forward and ankles, hips, and knees in alignment
Anatomic/anatomical
This term means "nearest the point of reference" and is usually closer to the trunk
Proximal
This part of the axial region refers to the neck
Cervical
This part of the upper extremity refers to the upper arm between the shoulder and elbow
Brachial
Adipose and fascia are considered what kind of connective tissue?
Fibrous
This body plane bisects the body into equal left and right halves
Midsagittal
This term is an older term used to refer to the front of the body; it is also the name of a body cavity
Ventral
This part of the axial region refers to the navel or central abdomen
Umbilical
This region of the lower extremity refers to the posterior knee
Popliteal
This is the middle layer of embryologic tissue that ultimately forms muscles and connective tissues
Mesoderm
These abdominal regions are found on either side of the umbilical region
Right and left lumbar
This term means "on the opposite side of the body"
Contralateral
This part of the axial region refers to the upper cheek
Zygomatic
This region of the lower extremity refers to the feet
Pedal
These are the three steps of tissue repair
Inflammation, regeneration, and remodeling
This part of the axial region refers to the ear
Otic