Terminology List

Major Organs and Tissues Part 1:

Boldface Terms

  • Resolution
  • Histology
  • Basement Membrane
  • Basal Surface
  • Apical Surface
  • Mesothelium
  • Endothelium
  • Squamous
  • Cuboidal
  • Columnar
  • Skeletal Muscle
  • Smooth Muscle
  • Cardiac Muscle
  • Microvilli
  • Cilia
  • Simple Epithelium
  • Stratified Epithelium

Major Organs

  • Heart
  • Lungs
  • Spleen
  • Stomach
  • Liver
  • Pancreas
  • Small Intestine
  • Large Intestine
  • Kidneys
  • Urinary Bladder
  • Adrenal Gland
  • Brain

Epithelial & Muscle tissues/Locations

  • Simple Squamous Epithelium
  • Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
  • Simple Columnar Epithelium
  • Stratified Squamous Epithelium
  • Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
  • Transitional Epithelium
  • Skeletal Muscle Tissue
  • Smooth Muscle Tissue
  • Cardiac Muscle Tissue

 

Integumentary System and Tissues Part 2:

Tissues

  • Adipose Connective Tissue
  • Areolar Connective Tissue
  • Reticular Connective Tissue
  • Hyaline Cartilage
  • Fibrocartilage
  • Dense Bone
  • Dense Regular Connective Tissue
  • Dense Irregular Connective Tissue
  • Blood
  • Neuron

Boldface Terms

  • Extracellular Matrix
  • Collagen Fibers
  • Elastic Fibers
  • Reticular Fibers
  • Fibroblast
  • Chondrocytes
  • Osteons
  • Central Canal
  • Lacunae
  • Osteocytes
  • Cell body
  • Epidermis
  • Dermis
  • Hypodermis

Integumentary Structures

  • Epidermis
  • Stratum Corneum
  • Stratum Lucidum
  • Stratum Granulosum
  • Stratum Spinosum
  • Stratum Basale
  • Dermis
  • Dermal Papillae
  • Hypodermis
  • Sebaceous Glands
  • Merocrine Sweat Glands
  • Apocrine Sweat Glands
  • Tactile Corpuscle
  • Lamellated Corpuscle
  • Hair Follicle
  • Hair Shaft
  • Cortex
  • Medulla
  • Cuticle
  • Internal Epithelial Root Sheath
  • External Epithelial Root Sheath
  • Dermal Root Sheath 
  • Hair Bulb 
  • Hair Papillae
  • Arrector Pili Muscle

 

Axial Skeleton:

Sutures of Skull

  • Coronal
  • Lambdoid(al)
  • Sagittal
  • Squamos(al)

Bones & Parts of the Skull

  • Frontal Bone
  • Orbit
  • Supraorbital Margin
  • Parietal Bone
  • Temporal Bones
  • External Auditory Meatus
  • Mandibular Fossa
  • Mastoid Process
  • Styloid Process
  • Zygomatic Process
  • Occipital Bone
  • External Occipital Protuberance
  • Foramen Magnum
  • Occipital Condyles
  • Sphenoid Bone
  • Optic Foramen
  • Sella Turcica
  • Ethmoid Bone
  • Cribriform Plate
  • Crista Galli
  • Middle Nasal Concha
  • Superior Nasal Concha
  • Hyoid bone
  • Inferior Nasal Concha 
  • Lacrimal Bones
  • Maxilla
  • Nasal Bones
  • Palatine Bones
  • Sutural Bones
  • Vomer
  • Zygomatic Bones
  • Temporal Process
  • Zygomatic Arch
  • Mandibule
  • Mental Foramen
  • Angle
  • Body
  • Condylar Process (Mandibular Condyle)
  • Coronoid Process
  • (Mandibule) Ramus

Parts of the Thorax

  • Sternum
  • Body
  • Manubrium
  • Suprasternal (Jugular) Notch
  • Clavicular Notches
  • Xiphoid Process
  • Ribs
  • Body
  • Costal Groove
  • Head
  • Facets
  • Neck
  • Tubercle
  • Intercostal Space
  • Costal Cartilage

Parts of a typical Vertebrae

  • Body 
  • Facets
  • Inferior Articulating Processes
  • Intervertebral Foramen
  • Intervertebral Disc
  • Superior Articulating Processes
  • Transverse Processes
  • Vertebral Arch
  • Lamina
  • Pedicle
  • Vertebral Foramen
  • Spinous Process

Cervical Vertebra

  • Atlas
  • Axis
  • Dens
  • Bifid Spinous Process
  • Transverse Foramen

Thoracic Vertebra

  • Facets for Ribs

Lumbar Vertebra

Sacrum

  • Auricular Surface
  • Anterior Sacral Foramina
  • Posterior Sacral Foramina
  • Median Sacral Crest
  • Sacral Promontory
  • Sacral Canal
  • Sacral Hiatus
  • Coccyx

 

Appendicular Skeleton:

Clavicle

  • Acromial Extremity
  • Sternal Extremity

Scapula

  • Acromion Process
  • Coracoid Process
  • Glenoid Fossa
  • Inferior Angle
  • Infraspinous Fossa
  • Lateral Border
  • Medial Border
  • Spine
  • Subscapular Fossa
  • Superior Angle
  • Superior Border
  • Supraspinous Fossa

Humerus

  • Capitulum
  • Coronoid Fossa
  • Deltoid Tuberosity
  • Greater Tubercle
  • Intertubercular Groove
  • Lateral Epicondyle
  • Lesser Tubercle
  • Medial Epicondyle
  • Olecranon fossa 
  • Radial Fossa
  • Trochlea

Ulna

  • Coronoid Process
  • Olecranon Process
  • Radial Notch
  • Styloid Process
  • Trochlear Notch

Radius

  • Radial Tuberosity
  • Styloid Process
  • Ulnar notch

Carpus

  • Carpals
  • Scaphoid

Metacarpus

  • Metacarpals l-V

Phalanges

  • Distal Row 
  • Middle Row
  • Proximal Row

IIium

  • Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine
  • Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
  • Auricular Surface
  • Greater Sciatic Notch
  • IIiac Crest
  • Iliac Fossa
  • Iliac Tuberosity
  • Posterior Superior Iliac Spine
  • Posterior Inferior Iliac Spine

Ischium

  • Ischial Spine
  • Ischial Tuberosity
  • Ramus of Ischium

Pubis

  • Inferior Ramus 
  • Pubic Crest
  • Superior Ramus
  • Acetabulum
  • Obturator Foramen
  • Symphysis Pubis

Femur

  • Greater Trochanter
  • Intercondylar Fossa
  • Lateral Condyle
  • Lateral Epicondyle
  • Lesser Trochanter
  • Linea Aspera
  • Medial Condyle
  • Medial Epicondyle
  • Patellar Surface

Patella

  • Apex
  • Articular Surface
  • Base

Tibia

  • Fibular Notch 
  • Intercondylar Eminence
  • Lateral Condyle
  • Medial Condyle
  • Medial Malleolus
  • Tibial Tuberosity

Fibula

  • Lateral Malleolus

Tarsus

  • Tarsals
  • Calcaneus
  • Talus

Metatarsus

  • Metatarsals I-V

Phalanges

  • Distal Row
  • Middle Row
  • Proximal Row

 

Articulations and Muscle Anatomy:

Knee

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Medial Collateral Ligament
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament 
  • Medial Meniscus
  • Lateral Meniscus 
  • Patellar Tendon

Shoulder

  • Acromioclavicular Ligament
  • Coracoclavicular Ligament
  • Coracoacromial Ligament
  • Glenohumeral Ligament

Hip

  • IIiofemoral Ligament
  • Pubofemoral Ligament
  • Ischiofemoral Ligament

Muscle Cell (microscopic structures)

  • Neuromuscular Junction
  • Sarcolemma
  • Sarcoplasm
  • Nuclei
  • Myofibril
  • Sarcoplasmic Reticulum
  • T Tubules
  • Mitochondrion
  • Sarcomere
  • Thick Myofilaments
  • Thin Myofilaments
  • Actin
  • Myosin
  • Z Line (Disk)
  • M Line
  • A Band
  • H Zone
  • I Band

Muscles of Facial Expression

  • Occipitofrontalis
  • Frontalis
  • Occipitalis
  • Orbicularis Oris
  • Zygomaticus Major
  • Buccinator
  • Mentalis
  • Platysma
  • Orbicularis Oculi

Muscles Mastication

  • Masseter
  • Temporalis

Oblique & Rectus Muscles

  • Rectus Abdominus
  • External Oblique
  • Internal Oblique
  • Transverse Abdominus

Muscles that move the Neck

  • Sternocleidomastoid

Muscles of Respiration

  • Diaphragm
  • External Intercostals
  • Internal Intercostals

Muscles that position the Pectoral Girdle

  • Subclavius
  • Pectoralis Minor
  • Serratus Anterior
  • Trapezius
  • Levator Scapulae
  • Rhomboid Major
  • Rhomboid Minor

Muscles of the Vertebral Column

  • Errector Spinae
  • IIiocostalis
  • Longissimus
  • Spinalis Thoracis

Connective Tissue Elements

  • Linea Alba
  • Aponeurosis of External Oblique
  • Lumbodorsal Fascia
  • Epicranial Aponeurosis

 

Muscular System:

Muscles that move the Arm

  • Pectoralis Major
  • Latissimus Dorsi
  • Deltoid 
  • Rotator Cuff
  • Subscapularis
  • Supraspinatus
  • Infraspinatus
  • Teres Minor
  • Teres Major
  • Coracobrachialis

Muscles that move the Forearm and Hand

  • Biceps Brachii
  • Brachialis
  • Brachioradialis
  • Triceps Brachii
  • Pronator Teres
  • Supinator

Muscles that move the hand and Fingers

  • Flexor Carpi Radialis
  • Palmer's Longus
  • Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
  • Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
  • Extensor Digitorum
  • Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Muscles that move the Thigh

  • Psoas Major
  • IIiacus
  • Gluteus Maximus
  • Gluteus Medius
  • Tensor Fasciae Latae
  • Adductor Longus
  • Adductor Magnus
  • Pectineus
  • Gracilis

Muscles that move the Leg

  • Hamstrings
  • Biceps Femoris
  • Semimembranosus
  • Semitendinosus
  • Quadriceps
  • Rectus Femoris
  • Vastus Lateralis
  • Vastus Medialis
  • Vastus Intermedius
  • Sartorius

Muscles that move the Foot and toes

  • Tibialis Anterior
  • fibulas Longus
  • Gastrocnemius
  • Soleus
  • Tibialis Posterior 

Connective Tissue Element

  • Calcaneal Tendon

 

Brain and Peripheral Neuron:

Neuron

  • Cell Body
  • Dendrites
  • Axon
  • Axon Hillock
  • Nissl Bodies
  • Neurofibrils
  • Myelin Sheath
  • Neurolemma
  • Schwann Cells
  • Nodes of Ranvier
  • Synaptic Junction

Brain

  • Cerebrum
  • Gyrus
  • Sulcus
  • Fissure 
  • Longitudinal Fissure
  • Transverse Fissure
  • Cerebral Peduncles
  • Diencephalon
  • Thalamus
  • Intermediate Mass
  • Hypothalamus
  • Infundibulum
  • Pituitary Gland
  • Choroid Plexus
  • Corpus Callosum
  • Fornix
  • Anterior Commissure 
  • Septum Pellucidum
  • Lateral Ventricles
  • Third Ventricle
  • Fourth Ventricle
  • Cerebral Aqueduct
  • Corpora Quadrigemina
  • Superior Colliculi
  • Inferior Colliculi
  • Pineal Gland
  • Brain Stem
  • Midbrain
  • Pons
  • Medulla Oblongata
  • Cerebellum
  • Arbor Vitae
  • Olfactory Bulb
  • Olfactory Nerve
  • Optic Nerve
  • Optic Chiasma
  • Mammillary Body
  • Pyramids
  • Oculomotor Nerve
  • Trigeminal Nerve
  • Abducens Nerve
  • Vagus Nerve
  • Spinal cord

 

Spinal Cord, Autonomic and Somatic Reflexes and Peripheral Nerves:

Spinal Cord

  • Gray Matter
  • Anterior Gray Horns
  • Lateral Gray Horns
  • Posterior Gray Horns
  • White Matter
  • Anterior Columns
  • Posterior Columns
  • Lateral Columns
  • Gray Commissure
  • Central Canal
  • Dorsal Roots 
  • Ventral Roots 
  • Dorsal Root Ganglia
  • Spinal Nerve
  • Sympathetic Chain 
  • Sympathetic Ganglion
  • Conus Medullaris
  • Film Terminale
  • Cauda Equina

Spinal Cord (Histology)

  • Posterior Gray Horn
  • Lateral Gray Horn 
  • Anterior Gray Horn 
  • Posterior White Column
  • Lateral White Column
  • Anterior White Column
  • Anterior Median Fissure
  • Gray Commissure
  • Central Canal

Cross section of a Peripheral Nerve (histology)

  • Epineurium
  • Perimeurium
  • Endoneurium
  • Fascicle
  • Axons
  • Myelin Sheath

Peripheral Nerves

  • Axillary
  • Radial
  • Musculocutaneous
  • Ulnar
  • Median
  • Intercostals
  • Obturator
  • Femoral
  • Sciatic
  • Tibial
  • Common Fibular

Autonomic Reflexes

  • Ciliospinal
  • Pupillary Light
  • Oculocardiac

Somatic Reflexes

  • Patellar 
  • Achilles
  • Babinski 

 

Cutaneous and Special Senses:

Human Ear

  • External Ear 
  • Middle Ear
  • Inner Ear
  • Auricle
  • External Auditory Meatus
  • Tympanic Membrane
  • Auditory Ossicles
  • Malleus
  • Incus
  • Stapes
  • Auditory Tube
  • Semicircular Canals
  • Semicircular Ducts
  • Ampulla 
  • Vestibule
  • Oval Window
  • Round Window
  • Utricle
  • Saccule
  • Cochlea
  • Vestibulocochlear Nerve 
  • Vestibular Branch
  • Cochlear Branch

Human Eye

  • Orbit 
  • Sclera
  • Cornea
  • Conjunctiva
  • Choroid
  • Retina
  • Optic Nerve
  • Optic Disc
  • Macula Lutea
  • Fovea Centralis
  • Iris Pupil 
  • Suspensory Ligament
  • Ciliary Body
  • Canal of Schlemm
  • Lens
  • Posterior Cavity
  • Vitreous Humor
  • Anterior Cavity
  • Anterior Chamber
  • Posterior Chamber
  • Aqueous Humor 
  • Lacrimal Gland
  • Lacrimal Canals
  • Lacrimal Sac
  • Nasolacrimal Duct
  • Trochlea
  • Superior Rectus
  • Inferior Rectus
  • Lateral Rectus
  • Medial Rectus 
  • Superior Oblique
  • Inferior Oblique
  • Levator Palpebrae Superioris
  • Eyelids
  • Orbicularis Oculi

Human Ear (microscopic anatomy)

  • Scala Vestibuli
  • Scala Tympani
  • Cochlear Duct 
  • Vestibular Membrane
  • Tectorial Membrane
  • Basilar Membrane
  • Organ of Corti
  • Hair Cells

Human Eye (microscopic anatomy)

  • Pigmented Layer
  • Rods and Cones
  • Bipolar Neurons
  • Ganglion Cells 

 

The Heart:

Heart Chambers

  • Right Atrium
  • Left Atrium
  • Right Ventricle
  • Left Ventricle

Layers of Heart Wall

  • Epicardium
  • Myocardium
  • Endocardium

Great Vessels

  • Aorta
  • Ascending Aorta
  • Descending Aorta
  • Aortic Arch
  • Superior Vena Cava
  • Inferior Vena Cava
  • Pulmonary Trunk
  • Pulmonary Arteries
  • Pulmonary Veins

Valves

  • Aortic Semilunar Valve
  • Pulmonary Semilunar Valve
  • Bicuspid (Mitral) Valve
  • Tricuspid Valve

Cardiac Structures

  • Ligamentum Arteriosum
  • Fossa Ovalis
  • Auricle
  • Interatrial Septum
  • Interventricular Septum
  • Trabecular Carneae
  • Papillary Muscle
  • Chordae Tendineae
  • Apex of Heart 
  • Opening of Coronary Sinus
  • Coronary Sulcus (AV Groove)
  • Anterior Interventricular Sulcus
  • Posterior Interventricular Sulcus

Coronary Arteries

  • Right Coronary Artery
  • Right Marginal Branch
  • Posterior Interventricular Artery
  • Left Coronary Artery
  • Anterior Interventricular Artery
  • Circumflex Artery

Coronary Veins

  • Small Cardiac Vein
  • Middle Cardiac Vein
  • Great Cardiac Vein
  • Coronary Sinus

Heart Sounds

  • Lubb (Lub)
  • Dupp (Dub)

EKG/ECG Components

  • P Wave
  • T Wave
  • ORS Complex 

 

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