General Anatomy terms
The core structures of the body: bones, joints, organs and the landmarks you need to describe where things are. 97 words, each with its meaning and an example.
- Abdomen
- Adrenal
- Annulus
- Antibody
- Aorta
- Aponeurosis
- Apophysis
- Atlas
- Atrium
- Basion
- Bolus
- Capitellum
- Cardiac
- Carina
- Cartilage
- Clivus
- Cochlea
- Colon
- Condyle
- Cornea
- Cranium
- Cupula
- Detrusor
- Diaphysis
- Dorsiflexion
- Endoscopy
- Epicondyle
- Epiglottis
- Femur
- Fibrous
- Fontanelle
- Fovea
- Gland
- Glomerulus
- Hernia
- Hilum
- Homeostasis
- Humerus
- Ileum
- Innominate
- Insulin
- Labyrinth
- Larynx
- Ligament
- Liver
- Lumbar
- Lymph
- Macula
- Malleolus
- Manubrium
- Marrow
- Mediastinum
- Melanin
- Metaphysis
- Mortise
- Mucus
- Nasal
- Notochord
- Odontoid
- Opisthion
- Pancreas
- Patella
- Pelvis
- Peristalsis
- Phagocyte
- Pharynx
- Plafond
- Plasma
- Platelet
- Polyp
- Pulse
- Rectum
- Renal
- Retina
- Retinaculum
- Scalp
- Scalpel
- Serum
- Sesamoid
- Skeleton
- Spine
- Spleen
- Sternum
- Symphysis
- Synovial
- Tendon
- Thigh
- Thorax
- Thyroid
- Tibia
- Tonsil
- Trachea
- Trapezoid
- Trochanter
- Tuberosity
- Utricle
- Vertebra
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