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The region encompassing the entire head and neck is referred to as ______.
The region encompassing the entire head and neck is referred to as ______.
cephalic
Located on the anterior side of the body, the region of the upper limb distal to the brachial region is the ______ region.
Located on the anterior side of the body, the region of the upper limb distal to the brachial region is the ______ region.
antecubital
The posterior aspect of the elbow is known as the ______ region.
The posterior aspect of the elbow is known as the ______ region.
olecranal
The anterior region of the lower limb, between the knee and the ankle, is known as the ______ region.
The anterior region of the lower limb, between the knee and the ankle, is known as the ______ region.
The area on the anterior view that includes the navel is called the ______ region.
The area on the anterior view that includes the navel is called the ______ region.
The posterior region between the anus and external genitalia is known as the ______ region.
The posterior region between the anus and external genitalia is known as the ______ region.
The region of the hand consisting of the thumb is called the ______.
The region of the hand consisting of the thumb is called the ______.
The posterior region of the leg, between the knee and the ankle, is known as the ______ region.
The posterior region of the leg, between the knee and the ankle, is known as the ______ region.
The region related to the sole of the foot is known as the ______ region.
The region related to the sole of the foot is known as the ______ region.
The region pertaining to the great toe is known as the ______.
The region pertaining to the great toe is known as the ______.
Flashcards
Cephalic Region
Cephalic Region
The superior region of the body, encompassing the head and neck.
Thoracic Region
Thoracic Region
The region of the body around the chest area, including the sternum and axilla.
Abdominal Region
Abdominal Region
The region of the body that includes the stomach area, containing umbilical and pelvic parts.
Upper Limb
Upper Limb
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Pollex
Pollex
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Coxal Region
Coxal Region
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Patellar Region
Patellar Region
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Scapular Region
Scapular Region
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Dorsal Region
Dorsal Region
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Perineal Region
Perineal Region
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Study Notes
Anatomical Regions of the Body
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Cephalic: Region of the head, including the frontal, orbital, nasal, oral, and mental regions. Also includes the otic and occipital regions.
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Cervical: Region of the neck.
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Thoracic: Region of the chest, encompassing the sternal, axillary, mammary, and thoracic regions.
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Abdominal: Region of the abdomen, including the umbilical, pelvic, and inguinal (groin) regions.
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Upper Limb: Includes the acromial (shoulder), brachial (arm), antecubital (front of elbow), olecranal (back of elbow), antebrachial (forearm), and carpal (wrist) regions. Further subdivisions include the manus (hand) with pollex (thumb), metacarpal, palmar, and digital regions.
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Lower Limb: Includes the coxal (hip), femoral (thigh), patellar (kneecap), popliteal (back of knee), crural (leg), sural (calf), fibular (or peroneal) and pedal (foot) regions. Further subdivisions include tarsal (ankle), calcaneal, metatarsal, and digital (toes). The plantar region is at the bottom of the foot. The hallux is the big toe.
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Back (Dorsal): Includes the scapular, vertebral, lumbar, sacral, and gluteal regions.
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Perineal: Region between the anus and external genitalia.
Regional Subdivisions
- Thorax: The chest
- Abdomen: The lower part of the torso.
- Back (Dorsum): The posterior surface of the body.
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Description
Explores the major anatomical regions of the human body, from cephalic (head) to pedal (foot). Covers regions such as cervical (neck), thoracic (chest), abdominal, upper and lower limbs, and their subdivisions. Includes key anatomical landmarks for each region.
