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What is the correct term for the area referred to as the neck?
What is the correct term for the area referred to as the neck?
Which region encompasses the area just above the genitals?
Which region encompasses the area just above the genitals?
Which of the following regions is located in the upper limb?
Which of the following regions is located in the upper limb?
What is the term for the shin area of the leg?
What is the term for the shin area of the leg?
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Which region is referred to when discussing the palm of the hand?
Which region is referred to when discussing the palm of the hand?
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What is the anatomical term for the thigh area?
What is the anatomical term for the thigh area?
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Which region is associated with the area around the eyes?
Which region is associated with the area around the eyes?
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Which of the following regions is located in the trunk of the body?
Which of the following regions is located in the trunk of the body?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Terminology - Regions of the Body
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The human body is studied in anatomical position, which is a standardized stance for observation. This position is displayed in anterior and posterior views.
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Head Region: This region includes the cranial/cephalic region (skull and head). Specific areas within the head include: frontal (forehead), orbital/ocular (eyes), buccal (cheeks), auricle/otic (ears), nasal (nose), oral (mouth), mental (chin), and cervical (neck).
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Trunk: The trunk is comprised of several regions, ordered from superior to inferior: thoracic (chest), mammary (breasts), pectoral (chest muscles), sternal (breastbone), abdominal (stomach area), umbilicus (navel), coxal (hip), and pubic (area above genitals).
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Pelvis and Legs: The pelvis and legs, also from superior to inferior, consist of: inguinal (groin), pubic (genitals), femoral (thighs), patellar (knee), crural (shin), tarsal (ankle), pedal (foot), and digital/phalangeal (toes). The great toe is specifically called the hallux.
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Upper Limbs: The upper limbs, from superior to inferior, include: axillary (armpits), brachial (upper arms), antecubital (front of elbow), antebrachial (forearm), carpal (wrist), palmar (palm), and digital/phalangeal (fingers). The thumb is the pollex.
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Posterior View: The posterior view of the body reveals distinct regions including: lumbar (lower back), sacral (end of spinal column), acromial (shoulder), and thoracic (upper back and chest).
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Lower Body (Posterior): Additional posterior areas are: gluteal (buttocks), sural (calf), calcaneal (heel), plantar (sole of the foot), femoral (thigh), and popliteal (back of knee).
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Explore the various regions of the human body through this quiz on anatomical terminology. Learn about the head, trunk, pelvis, and legs while familiarizing yourself with specific terms used in anatomy. Test your knowledge of these key concepts.
