Anatomical Terms for the Back definitions Flashcards

Region of the shoulder blade, derived from Latin meaning spade or shovel.

Bone of the shoulder blade, possibly named for its resemblance to a shovel.

Pertains to the spine, composed of bones called vertebrae.

Refers to the lower back, crucial for support in seating.

Relates to the buttocks, with the gluteus maximus as the major muscle.

Bones of the hand, located beyond the wrist in anatomical terms.

Small area between the anus and genitals, with 'peri' indicating near.

Back of the elbow, named from Greek words for elbow and head.

Associated with the bottom of the spine where it meets the pelvis.

Bones that make up the spine, forming the vertebral region.

Major muscle in the buttocks, part of the gluteal region.

Bone at the bottom of the spine, considered sacred in historical contexts.