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Which of the following regions is part of the anterior view of the human body? (Select all that apply)
The pedal region refers to the hand.
False
What region is located between the neck and the pelvis?
Trunk
The ______ region is associated with the thumb.
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Match the following regions with their descriptions:
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Anatomical Regions of the Human Body
Anterior View
- Cranial Region: Comprises frontal, ocular, nasal, oral, and mental areas.
- Cephalic Region: Encompasses both the cranial and cervical regions.
- Cervical Region: Refers specifically to the neck.
- Thoracic Region: Covers the chest area, including mammary glands.
- Axillary Region: Identifies the armpit area.
- Brachial Region: Denotes the upper arm.
- Antecubital Region: Pertains to the elbow.
- Antebrachial Region: Involves the forearm.
- Carpal Region: Refers to the wrist area.
- Pollex Region: Indicates the thumb.
- Palmar Region: Denotes the palm of the hand.
- Digital (Phalangeal) Region: Refers to the fingers.
- Trunk: The body segment between the neck and pelvis.
- Abdominal Region: Lies between the chest and pelvis, includes umbilical area.
- Pelvic Region: Comprises inguinal and pubic regions.
- Femoral Region: Designates the thigh.
- Patellar Region: Relates to the knee.
- Crural Region: Represents the lower leg.
- Tarsal Region: Refers to the ankle.
- Hallux Region: Indicates the big toe.
- Pedal Region: Covers the entire foot.
Posterior View
- Dorsal Region: Includes acromial, brachial, and lumbar areas.
- Olecranal Region: Refers to the elbow from a posterior perspective.
- Sacral Region: Located below the lumbar region, encompassing the lower back.
- Gluteal Region: Represents the buttocks.
- Femoral Region: Also mentioned, refers to the thigh from the back view.
- Popliteal Region: The area behind the knee.
- Sural Region: Refers to the calf.
- Calcaneal Region: Indicates the heel.
- Plantar Region: Refers to the bottom of the foot.
Limb Regions
- Upper Limb: Includes the brachial, antecubital, and antebrachial regions.
- Lower Limb: Comprises femoral, patellar, crural, tarsal, and pedal regions.
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Test your knowledge of the anatomical regions of the human body with this quiz focused on the anterior view. From the cranial to the pelvic region, explore how well you know the various parts and their specific locations. Ideal for students of anatomy and biology.
