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Anatomical Terms for the Arm and Hand definitions Flashcards

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Anatomical Terms for the Arm and Hand definitions
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  • Acromial

    Refers to the shoulder region, derived from Greek 'acros' meaning the highest point.
  • Axillary

    Associated with the armpit, highlighted by the mnemonic of swinging an ax.
  • Antecubital

    Denotes the inside of the elbow, from Latin 'ante' (before) and 'cubitum' (elbow).
  • Olecranal

    The back of the elbow, originating from Greek, contrasting with antecubital's Latin roots.
  • Carpal

    Pertains to the wrist, known from conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome where nerve inflammation occurs.
  • Manus

    Represents the hand, linked to the term manual, indicating work done with hands.
  • Digital

    Relates to the fingers, also connected to counting numbers or digits.
  • Brachial

    Refers to the upper arm, with a mnemonic of potentially 'breaking' the arm.
  • Antebrachial

    Describes the forearm, using 'ante' to indicate the part before the upper arm.
  • Pollux

    The Latin term for thumb, memorably associated with the act of voting in politics.