Questions and Answers
What is the sternal region?
Region in the middle of the chest
What does the term 'pectoralis' refer to?
Chest
Which region refers to the thumb?
What is the popliteal region?
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What does 'inguinal' refer to?
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Match the following body regions with their descriptions:
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The term 'inferior' refers to a location above or toward the head.
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Which direction term refers to being behind?
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What does 'carpal' refer to?
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What is the location described by the term 'tibial'?
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Study Notes
Glossary of Anatomical Terms
Terminology of Body Regions
Back and Limbs
Upper Extremity
- Sternal: Central chest region.
- Pectoral: Refers to the chest area.
- Scapular: Pertains to the shoulder blade.
- Interscapular: Area between the shoulder blades.
- Axillary: Also known as the armpit region, located laterally to the pectoral area.
- Brachium: The arm from the shoulder to the elbow.
- Cubital: Front aspect of the elbow.
- Olecranon: Dorsal side of the elbow.
- Antebrachium: The forearm, situated between the elbow and wrist.
- Ulnar: Refers to the medial side of the forearm.
- Radial: Pertains to the lateral side of the forearm.
- Carpal: Related to the wrist.
- Manus: Encompasses the hand.
- Palmar: Pertaining to the palm of the hand.
- Pollex: The thumb.
- Phalangeal: Relates to the fingers and toes.
- Digits: Commonly refers to fingers and toes.
Lower Extremity
- Coxal: Refers to the hip area.
- Gluteal: Identifies the buttock region.
- Femoral: The thigh, spanning from hip to knee.
- Genu: Pertains to the knee area.
- Patellar: Anterior aspect of the knee.
- Popliteal: Back of the knee.
- Crural: Leg area, from knee to ankle.
- Sural: Back of the leg.
- Tibial: Relates to the medial side of the leg.
- Fibular: Lateral aspect of the leg, also known as peroneal.
- Tarsal: Relates to the ankle and proximal foot region.
- Pes: The foot.
- Hallux: The great toe.
- Plantar: Bottom surface of the foot.
- Calcaneal: Refers to the heel.
Thorax, Abdomen, and Pelvis
- Abdominal: Anterior region of the trunk.
- Inguinal: Area of the groin.
- Pelvic: Relates to the pelvis.
- Perineal: Region situated between the thighs.
- Pubic: Anterior aspect of the pelvis.
- Umbilical: Area around the navel.
Head and Neck
- Auricular: Pertains to the ear.
- Buccal: Relates to the cheek area.
- Cephalic: Refers to the head.
- Cranial: Encompasses the skull.
- Frontal: Pertains to the forehead.
- Mental: Area concerning the chin.
- Nasal: Region surrounding the nose.
- Nuchal: Back aspect of the neck.
- Occipital: Back of the head.
- Oral: Area related to the mouth.
- Orbital: Pertains to the eye region.
- Temporal: Side of the head located above the ears.
Spine
- Vertebral: Relates to the spinal column.
- Cervical: Pertains specifically to the neck region.
- Thoracic: Relates to the thorax.
- Lumbar: Refers to the lower back.
- Sacral: Area between the hips on the posterior side.
Terms of Direction
- Anterior: Positioned in front of or towards the front.
- Posterior: Located behind or towards the back.
- Dorsal: Referring to the backside.
- Ventral: Indicates the front side.
- Superior: Above, or towards the head.
- Inferior: Below, or towards the feet.
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Test your understanding of anatomical terms related to the upper extremity. This quiz covers various regions including the sternal, pectoral, and cubital areas. Perfect for students studying anatomy or those interested in medical terminology.
