Anatomical Terms for Hands, Feet, and Face

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What does the term 'pes' refer to in anatomical terms?

Ankle

Foot (correct)

Sole of the foot

Heel of foot

Which anatomical term corresponds to the heel of the foot?

Hallux

Planta

Tarsus

Calcaneus (correct)

What body part is referred to by the term 'hallux'?

Sole of the foot

Great Toe (correct)

Ankle

Heel of foot

What does the term 'planta' refer to?

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Which term is used to describe the ankle in anatomical terminology?

Tarsus Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical term refers to the ear?

Auris Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the mouth in anatomical terminology?

Oris Signup and view all the answers

When using binoculars, which anatomical term is applied?

Oculus Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'cervicis' refer to in anatomy?

Neck Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical term corresponds to the nose?

Nasus Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Manus' refer to in anatomical terms?

Hand Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the thumb in anatomical terminology?

Pollex Signup and view all the answers

Which body part is indicated by the anatomical term 'Hallux'?

Big Toe Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical term is associated with fingers or toes?

Digits Signup and view all the answers

The term 'Palma' specifically refers to which part of the hand?

Palm Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical term refers to the chest area?

Thorax Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used for the navel?

Umbilicus Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical term for the lower back?

Lumbus Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the area of the back?

Dorsum Signup and view all the answers

If a mama is feeding her child, which term describes the breast?

Mamma Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'pelvis' refer to?

Lower part of the torso, located between the hip bones Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical term is used to describe the top of the hip bone?

Groin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following body parts is associated with the term 'buttock'?

Anterior pelvis Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical term corresponds to the 'ilium'?

Part of the hip bone Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical term is correctly matched with its location?

Groin - Top of the hip bone Signup and view all the answers

What body part does the term 'crus' refer to?

Leg Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to the thigh?

Femur Signup and view all the answers

What does 'patella' refer to in anatomical terms?

Kneecap Signup and view all the answers

Which term corresponds to the back of the knee?

Popliteus Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'sura' refer to?

Calf Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anatomical Terms for the Foot

Pes (pedal): Refers to the foot, like pedaling a bike
Tarsus (tarsal): Refers to the ankle
Calcaneus (calcaneal): Refers to the heel of the foot.
Planta (plantar): Refers to the sole of the foot.
Hallux: Refers to the big toe, the first digit on the foot
Digits (digital): Refers to fingers or toes.

Anatomical Terms for the Hand

Manus (manual): Refers to the hand; used in terms like "manual labor."
Palma (palmar): Refers to the palm of the hand.
Digits (digital): Refers to fingers or toes.
Phalanges (phalangeal): Refers to the bones in fingers or toes.
Pollex: Refers to the thumb.

Anatomical Terms for the Head and Face

Auris (otic): Refers to the ear, as in "audio."
Oculus (ocular or orbital): Refers to the eye, as in "binoculars."
Nasus (nasal): Refers to the nose.
Oris (oral): Refers to the mouth.
Cervicis (cervical): Refers to the neck, as in "cervical spine."

Anatomical Terms for the Torso

Thorcis (thoracic) or Thorax: Refers to the chest
Mamma (mammary): Refers to the breast
Umbilicus (umbilical): Refers to the navel
Dorsum (dorsal): Refers to the back
Lumbus (lumbar): Refers to the lower back

Anatomical Terms for the Pelvis and Lower Body

Pelvis (pelvic): Refers to the lower part of the torso, between the hip bones
Ilium (iliac): Part of the hip bone
Pubis (pubic): Part of the hip bone
Gluteus (gluteal): Refers to the buttocks
Inguen (inguinal): Refers to the groin

Anatomical Terms for the Leg

Crus (crural): Refers to the leg, as in "crutches."
Femur (femoral): Refers to the thigh bone, as in "femoral artery."
Patella (patellar): Refers to the kneecap
Popliteus (popliteal): Refers to the back of the knee
Sura (sural): Refers to the calf, as in "sural muscles."

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Test your knowledge on anatomical terms related to the hand, foot, and face. This quiz covers essential terms such as 'pedal', 'manual', and 'otic', along with their associated body parts. Perfect for students of anatomy!