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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Head'?
What is the term for the anatomical word 'Neck'?
What is the term for the anatomical word 'Armpit'?
What is the term for the anatomical word 'Forehead'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Eye'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Ear'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Cheek'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Nose'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Mouth'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Chin'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Breast'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Naval (Belly button)'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Hip'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Groin'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Hand'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Pubic'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Pelvis'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Fingers/Toes'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Foot'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Anterior surface of knee'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Thigh'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Palm'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Wrist'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Forearm'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Front of Elbow'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Arm'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Shoulder'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Shoulder Blade'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Spinal Column'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Between Hips (Posterior)'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Buttock'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Back of Knee'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Calf'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Leg'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Sole of the Foot'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Heel'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Back'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Chest'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Abdomen'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Lower Back'?
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What is the term for the anatomical word 'Ankle'?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Terms and Definitions
- Head: Refers to the cephalic region, encompassing the skull and face.
- Neck: Known as the cervical region, it connects the head with the trunk.
- Armpit: Called the axillary region, located beneath the shoulder joint.
- Forehead: Identified as the frontal region, situated above the eyes.
- Eye: Refers to the orbital region, involved in vision.
- Ear: Known as the otic region, associated with hearing and balance.
- Cheek: This area is termed buccal, found on the sides of the face.
- Nose: Referred to as the nasal region, crucial for respiration and olfaction.
- Mouth: Identified as the oral region, the entry point for food and speaking.
- Chin: The mental region located at the lower part of the face.
- Breast: Refers to the mammary region, involved in lactation.
- Naval (Belly button): Known as the umbilical region, marks the former attachment site for the umbilical cord.
- Hip: This area is referred to as the coxal region, connected to leg movements.
- Groin: Known as the inguinal region, located between the abdomen and thigh.
- Hand: Recognized in the manual region, essential for manipulation and grasping.
- Pubic: The term pubis refers to the lower front part of the pelvic region.
- Pelvis: This is called the pelvic region, supporting the weight of the upper body.
- Fingers/Toes: Identified as the digital region, allowing fine motor skills.
- Foot: Termed the pedal region, essential for walking and balance.
- Anterior surface of knee: Referred to as the patellar region, important for knee movement.
- Thigh: Known as the femoral region, allowing leg extension and movement.
- Palm: Identified as the palmar region, important for grip and touch.
- Wrist: Referred to as the carpal region, connecting the hand to the forearm.
- Forearm: Known as the antebrachial region, extends from elbow to wrist.
- Front of Elbow: This area is termed the antecubular region.
- Arm: Identified as the brachial region, crucial for lifting and carrying.
- Shoulder: Referred to as the acromial region, important for arm mobility.
- Shoulder Blade: Known as the scapular region, providing attachment for arm muscles.
- Spinal Column: Identified as the vertebral region, protecting the spinal cord.
- Between Hips (Posterior): Termed the sacral region, connecting the spine to the pelvis.
- Buttock: Known as the gluteal region, involved in sitting and standing.
- Back of Knee: This area is referred to as the popliteal region, where the knee bends.
- Calf: Identified as the sural region, essential for walking.
- Leg: Known as the cural region, extends from knee to ankle.
- Sole of the Foot: Termed the plantar region, important for balance.
- Heel: Refers to the calcaneal region, the back part of the foot.
- Back: Identified as the dorsal region, provides support and movement.
- Chest: Known as the thoracic region, vital for respiratory function.
- Abdomen: Referred to as the abdominal region, housing digestive organs.
- Lower Back: This is the lumbar region, often associated with flexibility and support.
- Ankle: Termed the tarsal region, crucial for foot movement and stability.
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Test your knowledge on various anatomical terms and definitions with this quiz. Explore essential body regions such as the head, neck, and mouth among others. Ideal for students in anatomy or related fields.
