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What is the anatomical term for lying on your back?
Which anatomical term refers to the front area of the elbow?
Which term describes the position of lying on the right side?
What is the anatomical term for the front part of the forehead?
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Which anatomical term refers to the area behind the knee?
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What is the correct term for the hairless area located between the hips and tailbone?
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Which term describes the anatomical region related to the palm of the hand?
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What anatomical term describes the area commonly referred to as the calf?
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Study Notes
Body Positions
- Prone position involves lying on the stomach.
- Supine position is when a person is lying on their back.
- Right lateral recumbent refers to lying on the right side.
- Left lateral recumbent means lying on the left side.
- Fowler’s position is when a person is sitting straight up or slightly leaning backward.
Anatomical Terms for Head and Neck
- Cephalic refers to the head region.
- Cranial or cranium denotes the skull.
- Facial pertains to the face.
- Cervical is used to describe the neck or nape.
- Frontal refers to the forehead area.
- Temporal relates to the temple region.
- Orbital or ocular describes the eyes.
- Otic is the term for the ears.
- Buccal pertains to the cheeks.
- Nasal is used for the nose.
- Oral pertains to the mouth.
- Mental refers to the chin.
- Axillary designates the armpit.
Upper Limb and Torso
- Brachial refers to the arms.
- Antecubital is the front of the elbow.
- Antebrachial pertains to the forearm.
- Carpal refers to the wrist.
- Palmar or volar describes the palm of the hand.
- Phalanges, phalanx, digits, or digital are terms for fingers.
- Thoracic refers to the chest area.
- Abdominal is associated with the abdomen.
- Sternum denotes the breastbone.
- Mammary refers to the breasts.
- Umbilicus is the term for the navel.
- Manual or pollex refers to the hand or thumb.
- Pelvic pertains to the pelvis.
- Pubic is used for the pubis.
- Inguinal denotes the groin.
- Coxal refers to the hips.
- Femoral pertains to the thighs.
Lower Limb
- Crural is used for the legs.
- Patella denotes the kneecap.
- Tarsal refers to the ankles.
- Phalanges, phalanx, digits, or digital apply to the toes.
- Pedal relates to the feet.
- Dorsum refers to the top of the foot.
- Hallux denotes the great toe.
Posterior Body References
- Posterior pertains to the back.
- Occipital indicates the base of the skull.
- Scapula refers to the shoulder blade.
- Vertebral denotes the spinal column or spine.
- Dorsal refers to the back area.
- Olecranon describes the elbow.
- Lumbar pertains to the loin or low back region.
- Sacrum or coccyx refers to the area between the hips and the tailbone.
- Gluteal denotes the buttocks.
- Perineal or perineum references the anus and external genitalia.
- Popliteal is the hollow area behind the knee.
- Sural refers to the calf.
- Plantar pertains to the sole of the foot.
- Calcaneal relates to the heel.
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Test your knowledge on anatomical positions and terminology with this informative quiz. You'll cover various positions such as supine and Fowler’s, along with key body parts and their medical terms. Perfect for students in health sciences or anyone interested in anatomy.
