| How does Descriptive Terminology studied? | Anatomical position, directional terms, clinical procedures (observation, palpation, percussion, auscultation, reflex-response tests) |
| Taxon: Kingdom; Designated Group: | Animalia; Characteristics: Eukaryotic cells w/o cell walls & photosynthetic pigments |
| Taxon: Phylum; Designated Group: | Chordata; Characteristics: Dorsal hollow nerve cord, notochord, pharyngeal pouches |
| Taxon: Subphylum; Designated Group: | Vertebrata; Characteristics: Vertebral column |
| Taxon: Class; Designated Group: | Mammalia; Characteristics: Mammary glands, hairs |
| Taxon: Order; Designated Group: | Primates; Characteristics: Well-developed brain, prehensile hands |
| Taxon: Family; Designated Group: | Hominidae; Characteristics: Large cerebrum, bipedal movement |
| Taxon: Genus; Desginated Group: | Homo; Characteristics: Flat face, prominent chin, nose w/ nostrils |
| Taxon: Species epithet; Designated Group: | sapiens; Characteristics: Largest cerebrum |
