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What does 'umbilical' pertain to?

the navel

What does 'thoracic' refer to?

pertaining to the chest; the area between neck and abdomen

What does 'otic' refer to?

the ear

What does 'antecubital' refer to?

the anterior surface of the elbow region Signup and view all the answers

What does 'facial' pertain to?

the face; anterior portion of the head Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nasal' refer to?

the nose Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cervical' mean?

pertaining to the neck Signup and view all the answers

What does 'popliteal' pertain to?

the posterior surface of the knee Signup and view all the answers

What does 'carpal' refer to?

the wrist Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dorsal' pertain to?

the back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'axillary' refer to?

the armpit area Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oral' pertain to?

the mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'patellar' refer to?

the anterior surface of the knee Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sternum' pertain to?

the breastplate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'coxal' refer to?

the hip Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fibular' mean?

the lateral side of the leg Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gluteal' refer to?

the buttocks Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tarsal' pertain to?

the ankle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lower appendage' refer to?

lower limb Signup and view all the answers

What does 'antebrachial' pertain to?

the forearm Signup and view all the answers

What does 'acromial' refer to?

the highest point of the shoulder Signup and view all the answers

What does 'upper appendage' mean?

upper limb Signup and view all the answers

What does 'appendicular' pertain to?

the extremities or limbs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anatomical Terms

"Umbilical" refers to the area related to the navel.
"Thoracic" indicates the region associated with the chest, situated between the neck and abdomen.
"Otic" pertains to the ear and its external structures.
"Antecubital" describes the anterior surface of the elbow region.
"Facial" relates to the face and the front section of the head.
"Nasal" points to the area concerning the nose.
"Cervical" applies to the neck region.
"Popliteal" refers to the back aspect of the knee.
"Carpal" is associated with the wrist area.
"Dorsal" pertains to the back portion of the body.
"Axillary" indicates the area related to the armpit.
"Oral" refers to the mouth and its structures.
"Patellar" describes the front surface of the knee.
"Sternum" relates to the breastplate area.
"Coxal" pertains to the hip region of the body.
"Fibular" refers to the lateral side of the leg.
"Gluteal" relates to the buttocks area.
"Tarsal" is associated with the ankle region.
"Lower Appendage" refers to the lower limb, including thighs and legs.
"Antebrachial" pertains to the forearm area.
"Acromial" indicates the highest point of the shoulder.
"Upper Appendage" refers to the upper limb, including arms and hands.
"Appendicular" pertains to the limbs or extremities of the body.

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This quiz features essential anatomical terms, focusing on the definitions related to various body parts including the umbilical, thoracic, and otic regions. Perfect for students studying anatomy or healthcare professionals looking to refresh their knowledge. Dive into the vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding human anatomy.