Anatomical Regions of the Human Body

Questions and Answers

Which region corresponds to the front part of the neck?

Cervical (correct)

Gluteal

Acromial

Lumbar

Which anatomical region is found on the posterior side of the lower limb?

Patellar

Popliteal (correct)

Femoral

Coxal

Which term refers to the region commonly known as the wrist?

Digital

Carpal (correct)

Tarsal

Brachial

What is the anatomical term for the region located at the front of the skull?

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Which term describes the area around the abdomen?

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What is the term for the region on the anterior body located under the shoulder?

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Which of the following regions corresponds to the thigh?

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Which term refers to the heel region of the foot?

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Study Notes

Anatomical Regions Overview

Anatomical regions categorize the human body into distinct areas for study and reference.
Regions are identified for both anterior (front) and posterior (back) views.

Anterior View Key Regions

Head:
- Cranial: Pertains to the skull.
- Frontal: Relates to the forehead area.
- Ocular: Refers to the eyes.
- Nasal: Pertains to the nose.
- Oral: Concerns the mouth.
- Buccal: Relates to the cheeks.
- Otic: Refers to the ears.
- Facial: Concerns the face.
- Mental: Pertains to the chin.
Neck:
- Cervical: Pertains to the neck region.
Trunk:
- Thoracic: Refers to the chest.
- Axillary: Pertains to the armpit area.
- Brachial: Relates to the upper arm.
- Antecubital: Refers to the front of the elbow.
- Antebrachial: Pertains to the forearm.
- Carpal: Refers to the wrist.
- Pollex: Concerns the thumb.
- Palmar: Relates to the palm of the hand.
- Digital: Refers to the fingers (phalangeal).
- Mammary: Pertains to breast region.
- Abdominal: Relates to the abdomen.
- Umbilical: Concerns the navel area.
- Coxal: Refers to the hip region.
- Pelvic: Pertains to the pelvis.
- Inguinal: Relates to the groin area.
- Pubic: Concerns the genital region.
Upper Limb:
- Includes regions such as Brachial, Antecubital, Antebrachial, Carpal, Pollex, Palmar, and Digital.
Lower Limb:
- Femoral: Pertains to the thigh.
- Patellar: Relates to the kneecap.
- Crural: Refers to the leg.
- Tarsal: Concerns the ankle.
- Digital: Refers to the toes (phalangeal).
- Hallux: Pertains to the big toe.
- Pedal: Refers to the foot.

Posterior View Key Regions

Head:
- Cephalic: Pertains to the head.
Neck:
- Cervical: Relates to the neck region.
Trunk:
- Dorsal: Refers to the back area.
- Acromial: Pertains to the shoulder.
- Brachial: Relates to the upper arm.
- Lumbar: Concerns the lower back.
- Olecranal: Refers to the back of the elbow.
- Sacral: Pertains to the lower back between the hips.
- Antebrachial: Refers to the forearm.
- Gluteal: Relates to the buttock region.
- Manual: Concerns the hands.
Upper Limb:
- Contains regions such as Brachial, Antecubital, Antebrachial, Carpal, Pollex, Palmar, and Digital.
Lower Limb:
- Femoral: Pertains to the thigh.
- Popliteal: Refers to the area behind the knee.
- Sural: Relates to the calf.
- Calcaneal: Concerns the heel.
- Plantar: Pertains to the sole of the foot.

Description

This quiz covers the anatomical regions of the human body, focusing on both anterior and posterior views. Explore the various regions from the head to the trunk, and test your knowledge of anatomical terminology. Perfect for students studying anatomy or health sciences.