Surface Anatomy Part 2

Surface Anatomy

Part 2

Terms and Nomenclature

Upper Limb

Acromial: Top of Arm/ Shoulder

Brachial: Arm

Antecubital: Front of Elbow

Olecranal: Back of Elbow

Antebrachial: Forearm

Carpal: Wrist

Manus

Pollex: Top/Side of Thumb

Metacarpal: Back of the Hand

Palmar: Palm

Digital: Fingers

Lower Limb

Coxal: Hip

Femoral: Thigh

Patellar: Front of Knee

Popliteal: Back of Knee

Crural: Shin

Sural: Calf

Fibular or peroneal: Side of both Shin and Calf

Pedal

Tarsal: Front of Ankle

Calcaneal: Back of Ankle

Metatarsal: Top of Foot

Digital: Toes

Plantar: Bottom of foot

Hallux: Tips of Toes

Images and Diagrams